Vanguard Recalls 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers Due to Brake Drag
Vanguard is recalling 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers because improperly seated brake diaphragms may cause drag, potentially leading to wheel end fires.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) with a stated consequence of wheel end fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured between November 22, 2013, and November 12, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators.
The affected trailers may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. This 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VANGUARD DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
- Brand
- VANGUARD
- Manufacturer
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 96
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 (1)
- DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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