The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V385000·Announced 2025-06-19

Vanguard Recalls 2021-2023 VXP Trailers Due to Hook Box Defect

Vanguard is recalling 2021-2023 VXP 28-Foot Pup trailers because the pintle hook box assembly may crack or break, reducing stability while being towed.

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 (pintle hook box assembly) that can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is recalling all 2021-2023 VXP 28-Foot Pup trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the pintle hook box assembly, which may crack or break. This failure can reduce the trailer's stability while it is being towed.

The instability caused by the defect can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2021 through 2023 model years of the VXP 28-Foot Pup.

Vanguard will inspect and repair the pintle hook box assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VANGUARD VXP
Brand
VANGUARD
Manufacturer
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2,192

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)

  • VXP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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