The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V025000·Announced 2016-01-21

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

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 (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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