2011 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2019 · Structure
“Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2019 · Structure
Compare Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2011 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer
How do I know if my 2011 Vanguard Dry Freight van Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Vanguard dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Cool Globe1 complaints
- Palomino1 complaints
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- Cimc Reefer Trailer0 complaints
- Maxcube0 complaints
- Refrigerated Trailer0 complaints
- Vaf Trailer0 complaints
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.