VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V025000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD | DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-01-29 | 2016-01-21 | 2016-01-21 |
Production Dates: 2013-11-22 - 2014-11-12
Manufacturers Involved: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15E-017
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 96
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
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.
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.
