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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V025000

2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer — Service brakes, air

Published January 21, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V025000, published January 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation; 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VANGUARD
Model
DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
Manufacturer
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Lot
2014 VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | 2015 VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer | 2015 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V025000 on January 21, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VANGUARD. Model: DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)