NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vanguard dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight Van Trailer, describing incidents dated April 8, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11194636 · Filed
PANELS DEFECTIVE SHOWING PITTING AROUND RIVETS. BOWING PROBABLE. ISSUE HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY VANGUARD.
Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
NHTSA #16V025000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported January 21, 2016 · Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Potentially affected: 96 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Vanguard campaign 15E-017 · Owners notified January 29, 2016 · Vehicles built November 22, 2013 – November 12, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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..
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.
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