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NHTSA Recall 16V025000: Service brakes, air

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 96 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer.

96
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (January 29)
NHTSA campaign16V025000
Manufacturer campaign15E-017
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedJanuary 21, 2016
Owner notificationJanuary 29, 2016
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured November 22, 2013, to November 12, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

Safety risk

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..

Remedy

Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-017.

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 16V025000

Make and modelModel years
Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer2014, 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.