The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V847000·Announced 2015-12-16

Vanguard Recalls 2015-2016 CIMC Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Vanguard is recalling 2015-2016 CIMC Dry Freight and Reefer trailers because improperly tightened caliper bolts may allow the brake caliper to detach, reducing braking performance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CIMC Dry Freight and Refrigerated trailers manufactured between October 22, 2014, and October 2, 2015. The recall affects trailers equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2 or EX225L+ axles. The defect involves caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, which allows the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

If the caliper detaches, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VANGUARD CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER, CIMC REEFER TRAILER
Brand
VANGUARD
Manufacturer
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
85

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CIMC DRY FREIGHT TRAILER
  • CIMC REEFER TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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