CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured November 22, 2013, to November 12, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
- Risk
- Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
- Remedy
- 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. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-017.
- 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 trailers were built with air brake actuators that may have a diaphragm that is not seated properly inside the brake chamber. This can cause the brakes to drag, meaning they stay partly applied even when the driver is not braking.
Brake drag creates heat at the wheel end, and this heat can lead to a wheel-end fire. A fire could damage the trailer and create a serious hazard on the road.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008, referencing recall 15E-017. Vanguard will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake actuators free of charge. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer | 20142015 |
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