Recall 15E094000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Spindle

NHTSA recall 15E094000 · announced December 17, 2015 · Vanguard Oexspec · 768 units affected

The problem

Vanguard National Parts OEX (Vanguard) is recalling certain SAF-Holland tapered axles, part numbers 24790745090, 24790175090, and 24790165090, manufactured January 17, 2012, to January 10, 2013. In the affected axles, the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out of specification material thickness on the spindle.

The risk

A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Vanguard will notify owners, and the affected axles will be inspected and replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-080.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.