2016 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer | 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
Published December 16, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V847000, published December 16, 2015. Recalling firm: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation; 2016 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer | 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VANGUARD
- Model
- CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER
- Manufacturer
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
- Lot
- 2016 VANGUARD CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER | 2016 VANGUARD CIMC REEFER TRAILER | 2015 VANGUARD CIMC REEFER TRAILER | 2015 VANGUARD CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer | 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V847000 on December 16, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VANGUARD. Model: CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER.