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2011 Vanguard Cool GlobeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage62kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Vanguard Cool Globe has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Vanguard Cool Globe recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 10V-580 · Nov 10, 2010 · 30 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Vanguard.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Cool Globe year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cool Globe median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Cool Globe owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are 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…
Complaint 10569146 · Mar 13, 2014 · 62,000 miles

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