Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer Structure Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer across 4 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “panels defective showing” (99% of reports).
- 123structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Panels defective showing: mentioned in 122 of 123 complaints (99%)
- Around rivets bowing: mentioned in 120 of 123 complaints (98%)
- Probable acknowledged: mentioned in 120 of 123 complaints (98%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
None of the 123 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2013 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 59 | 100% | — |
| 2011 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 14 | 100% | — |
| 2009 DRY Freight VAN Trailer | 49 | 100% | — |
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.
Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.
Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.
Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.
Panels defective showing pitting around rivets. Bowing probable. Issue has been acknowledged by vanguard.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about structure for the Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Vanguard DRY Freight VAN Trailer?
The most frequent phrase is “panels defective showing”, in 122 of 123 complaints, followed by “around rivets bowing” (120).