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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V774📅 Nov 19, 2015

2015 Utility VS2RA recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility Trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 Refrigerated Van trailers, model VS2RA, manufactured on December 16, 2013, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

Utility Trailer has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Utility Trailer's number for this recall is 15E083.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V774000
Manufacturer recall #
15E083
Manufacturer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
10
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-818-965-1541
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 4, 2015
Built
Dec 16, 2013 – Dec 16, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V774 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V774?

2015 Utility VS2RA. 10 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Utility dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-818-965-1541.