2011 Vanguard Cool Globe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension 2010-11-10 · campaign 10V580000 · 30 vehicles
Defect: VANGUARD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COOL GLOBE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN MERITOR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE SUSPECT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE MISSING WELDS AT THE INTERFACE OF THE LOWER SEAT BRACKET AND AXLE BEAM.
Risk: MISSING WELDS COULD ALLOW THE AXLE TO ROLL OUT OF POSITION AND POTENTIALLY IMPACT THE HANDLING OF THE TRAILER SUCH THAT A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: VANGUARD IS WORKING WITH ARVIN MERITOR TO IDENTIFY OWNERS WITH THE AFFECT SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-435-0896.
What owners report
2014-03-13 · Electrical System · 62,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 vanguard reefer (n/a) 53 foot trailer. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the electrical system malfunctioned. the failure was recurring over a three-month period. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the electrical system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the prob…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.