CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 refrigerated van trailers may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not properly tightened at the factory. Over time, these bolts can back out, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the axle flange.
If a caliper detaches, braking performance is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten them as needed. Owners can contact Utility Trailer customer service at 1-818-965-1541 or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221 for more information, and can check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Utility VS2RA | 2015 |
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