2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DRY Freight VAN Trailer years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer. That ranks 4th out of 5 DRY Freight VAN Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer recalls (1)
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Service brakes, air
Problem: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured November 22, 2013, to November 12, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..
Fix: Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-017.
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.
Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.
Other Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer years
← 2013 DRY Freight VAN Trailer · 2015 DRY Freight VAN Trailer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 59 | 0 |
| 2011 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DRY Freight VAN Trailer model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.