NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer
The 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Vanguard dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA #16V025000Reported January 21, 2016 · Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
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.