2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
The 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE, potentially affecting up to 30 vehicles.
Recall 10V580000 — SUSPENSION
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: VANGUARD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COOL GLOBE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN MERITOR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE SUSPECT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE MISSING WELDS AT THE INTERFACE OF THE LOWER SEAT BRACKET AND AXLE BEAM.
Consequence: MISSING WELDS COULD ALLOW THE AXLE TO ROLL OUT OF POSITION AND POTENTIALLY IMPACT THE HANDLING OF THE TRAILER SUCH THAT A DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: VANGUARD IS WORKING WITH ARVIN MERITOR TO IDENTIFY OWNERS WITH THE AFFECT SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-435-0896.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VANGUARD REEFER (N/A) 53 FOOT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING OVER A THREE-MONTH PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Safety Rating for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VANGUARD COOL GLOBE
- 2011 VANGUARD COOL GLOBE (current)
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