The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V345000·Announced 2022-05-17

Vanguard VIP-53 Trailers Recalled for Insufficient Wheel Hub Lubrication

Vanguard is recalling two 2022 VIP-53 trailers because insufficient wheel hub lubrication could cause bearing failure and loss of control.

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 (wheel hub assembly detachment) that could cause a loss of control and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is recalling two 2022 VIP-53 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel hubs may have an insufficient amount of lubrication.

This lack of lubrication could cause the hub bearings to fail. If the hub bearings fail, the wheel hub assembly could detach, leading to a loss of stability and control or creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Vanguard's customer service at 1-219-253-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VANGUARD VIP-53
Brand
VANGUARD
Manufacturer
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • VIP-53

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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