Vanguard recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Vanguard Cool Globe 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V580000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 10, 2010
- Owners notified
- Nov 24, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 30
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 8, 2010 to Jul 29, 2010
- Part
- Suspension
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.