NHTSAGeneral Alert
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation - Pintle Hook Box Assembly May Crack
Published: June 19, 2025Recall ID: 25V385000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Trailer instability can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Pintle Hook Box Assembly May Crack
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pintle Hook Box Assembly May Crack |
| Nhtsa id | 25V385000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V385000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Vanguard National Trailer Corporation |
| 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. |
| Completion rate | 49.91 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Trailer instability can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 2192 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |