Recall 16V025000: 2014–2015 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 96
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured November 22, 2013, to November 12, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
The fix
Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-017.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer
- 2015 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V025000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15E-017
- Manufacturer
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
- Owner letters
- Jan 29, 2016
- Components
- Service brakes, air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology