2015 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
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Compared against other Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
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
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.