Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 16, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation recalls 2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer, Cimc Reefer Trailer

Recall number

15V847000

Brand / firm

Vanguard

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 85 units

Why it was recalled

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.