Vanguard CIMC Reefer Trailer (2016) – 15V847000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

VANGUARD

Model Of Vehicle

CIMC REEFER TRAILER

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

15V847000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper

Effect Of Defect

If The Caliper Detaches From The Axle Flange, Braking Performance Would Be Reduced, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20141022

End Of Manufacture

20151002

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

85

Date Owners Notified

20151218

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation

Date Report Received

20151216

Make Campaign Number

1.5E+84

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard