Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #15V774000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V774000 by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2015 refrigerated van trailers, model vs2ra, manufactured on december 16, 2013, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles Includes 10 affected units, Brake Caliper Bolts may be Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 refrigerated van trailers, model vs2ra, manufactured on december 16, 2013, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles

Defect Summary

Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 refrigerated van trailers, model vs2ra, manufactured on december 16, 2013, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles. the affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

Corrective Action

Utility trailer has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 4, 2015. owners may contact utility trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541, or meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. utility trailer's number for this recall is 15e083.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V774000
Report Received Date: 2015-11-19T00:00:00
Subject: Brake caliper bolts may be loose
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15E083
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 refrigerated van trailers, model vs2ra, manufactured on december 16, 2013, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles. the affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
Consequence Summary: If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Utility trailer has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 4, 2015. owners may contact utility trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541, or meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. utility trailer's number for this recall is 15e083.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V774000
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