Vanguard Recalls 2011 Cool Globe Trailers Due to Axle Weld Defect
Vanguard is recalling 2011 Cool Globe trailers with Arvin Meritor suspension systems due to missing welds that could cause the axle to roll out and increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing welds on the axle) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is recalling certain model year 2011 Cool Globe trailers equipped with Arvin Meritor suspension systems. The recall addresses a defect where the suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.
The missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position, potentially impacting the handling of the trailer. This defect may cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Vanguard is working with Arvin Meritor to identify owners with the affected 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
- Brand
- VANGUARD
- Manufacturer
- VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 30
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- COOL GLOBE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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