Vanguard National Trailer Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15V847000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V847000 by Vanguard National Trailer Corporation. Affecting model year 2015-2016 cimc dry freight and refrigerated trailers manufactured october 22, 2014, to october 2, 2015, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2 or ex225l+ axles Includes 85 affected units, Brake Caliper Bolts may be Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 cimc dry freight and refrigerated trailers manufactured october 22, 2014, to october 2, 2015, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2 or ex225l+ axles
Defect Summary
Vanguard national trailer corporation (vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 cimc dry freight and refrigerated trailers manufactured october 22, 2014, to october 2, 2015, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2 or ex225l+ 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
Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2015. owners may contact vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000, or meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. vanguard's number for this recall is 15e083.