NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V385000

Structure — Vanguard · reported 19 Jun 2025 · 2,192 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V385000
Filed by
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
Report received
19 Jun 2025
Owners notified
23 Jun 2025
Potentially affected
2,192

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 Vanguard Vxp 2022 Vanguard Vxp 2023 Vanguard Vxp

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database. Look up another campaign →