Does the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Vanguard dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 Vanguard Cool Globe recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Vanguard been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Vanguard dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2011 Vanguard Cool Globe recalls, newest first

November 10, 2010NHTSA 10V58000030 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system1

Other Vanguard Cool Globe years

2011 (1)

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Questions

Does the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Vanguard dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.