NHTSA Recall 15V774000: Caliper (service brakes)
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2015 Utility VS2RA.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V774000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15E083 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | November 19, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 15V774000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Utility VS2RA | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.