Disc: caliperRecall 15V-774 · 2015 Utility VS2ra
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company recall 15V-774 covers 10 2015 Utility VS2ra for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V774000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 16, 2013 to December 16, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.