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