2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc Dry Freight Trailer, 2015–2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer Recall: Affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been…
NHTSA campaign 15V847000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Dec 16, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CIMC Dry Freight and Refrigerated trailers manufactured October 22, 2014, to October 2, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2 or EX225L+ 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221. Vanguard'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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | Cimc Dry Freight Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
| Vanguard | Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V847000 (manufacturer number 15E083). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.