Campaign 25V-385

Pintle hook box assembly may crack or break, reducing the trailer's stability while being towed

Defect summary

Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling all 2021-2023 VXP 28-Foot Pup trailers. The pintle hook box assembly may crack or break, reducing the trailer's stability while being towed.

Consequence

Trailer instability can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vanguard will inspect and repair the pintle hook box assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V385000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-385
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Vanguard	VXP	2021 to 2023	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.