Vanguard Oexspec recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Vanguard Oexspec Saf-Holland Tapered Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E094000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Vanguard National Parts Oex
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 17, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 9, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 768
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 17, 2012 to Jan 10, 2013
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
- Maker's own recall number
- 15E-080
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.