Vanguard Recalls 2014 VIP and VXP Trailers for Suspension Bolt Failure
Vanguard is recalling 2014 VIP and VXP trailers because suspension pivot bolts may fail, causing the axle to separate and increasing 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 (suspension/axle separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is recalling certain model year 2014 VIP and VXP trailers manufactured between October 10, 2013, and April 24, 2014. These specific trailers are equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The recall involves 311 affected units.
The defect involves pivot bolts in the trailer suspensions that may fail. If these bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle may separate from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Owners will be notified by Vanguard. SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new ones free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners can contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. Vanguard's number for this recall is 14E024.
The recalled product
- Product
- VANGUARD VIP, VXP
- Brand
- VANGUARD
- Manufacturer
- Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- Affected units
- 311
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 (2)
- VIP
- VXP
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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