Vanguard Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 126 owner complaints across 16 Vanguard models, filed by Vanguard National Trailer Corporation. Pick a model, then a year.
8
safety recalls
126
owner complaints
16
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Vanguard models
- Dry Freight van Trailer123
- Cool Globe1
- Palomino1
- Puma1
- Cimc Dry Freight Trailer0
- Cimc Reefer Trailer0
- Maxcube0
- Refrigerated Trailer0
- Vaf Trailer0
- Vip0
All Vanguard models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimc Dry Freight Trailer | 2015–2016 | 1 | 0 |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer | 2015–2016 | 1 | 0 |
| Cool Globe | 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry Freight van Trailer | 2009–2015 | 1 | 123 |
| Maxcube | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Palomino | 1972–1993 | 1 | 1 |
| Puma | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Refrigerated Trailer | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Vaf Trailer | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Vip | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| Vip 4000 | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| VIP-53 | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Vsd Trailer | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Vsf Trailer | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Vtd Trailer | 2023–2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Vxp | 2014–2024 | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.