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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V847📅 Dec 16, 2015

2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc DRY Freight Trailer & 2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
15V847000
Manufacturer recall #
15E083
Manufacturer
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Vehicles affected
85
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-866-668-7221
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 18, 2015
Built
Oct 22, 2014 – Oct 2, 2015
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 15V847 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 15V847?

2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc DRY Freight Trailer & 2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer. 85 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vanguard dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-668-7221.