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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V774000

2015 Utility Vs2ra — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Published November 19, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V774000, published November 19, 2015. Recalling firm: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company; 2015 Utility Vs2ra — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
UTILITY
Model
VS2RA
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Lot
2015 UTILITY VS2RA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Utility Vs2ra — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V774000 on November 19, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UTILITY. Model: VS2RA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)