How many recalls does the 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer have?

The 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer has an open recall?

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2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 85 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 15V847000 2015-12-16 85 affected

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…

Consequence

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Vanguard Cimc Reefer Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.