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2015 Utility VS2RA recall: caliper

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall on November 19, 2015. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Nov 19, 2015
owners notified
Nov 4, 2015

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 15V774000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V774000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Utility VS2RA caliper?

Yes. Recall 15V774000, reported on November 19, 2015, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V774000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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