NHTSA Recall 15V847000: Caliper (service brakes)
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V847000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15E083 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | December 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 15V847000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
| Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
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.