How many recalls does the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe have?

The 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2011 Vanguard Cool Globe Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 30 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 10V580000 2010-11-10 30 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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-12-13

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.