NHTSA recall 16V025000
Service brakes, air
Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer
Reported Jan 21, 201696 vehicles affectedVanguard National Trailer CorporationMaker’s number 15E-017Built Nov 22, 2013 – Nov 12, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
The 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.