2011 Vanguard Cool Globe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cool Globe years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 62,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Vanguard Cool Globe recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Vanguard Cool Globe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cool Globe model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.