2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Air 2016-01-21 · campaign 16V025000 · 96 vehicles
Defect: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured November 22, 2013, to November 12, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
Fix: Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-017.
What owners report
2019-04-08 · Structure:body“panels defective showing pitting around rivets. bowing probable. issue has been acknowledged by vanguard. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.