NHTSA Recall 15V774000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V774000; Date: Nov. 19, 2015
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Utility Vs2ra
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Utility trailer manufacturing company (utility trailer) is recalling certain model year 2015 refrigerated van trailers, model vs2ra, manufactured on December 16, 2013, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
How to Fix:
Utility trailer has notified the owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact utility trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541, or meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Utility trailer's number for this recall is 15e083.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 2015
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