Recall 22V345 affects 2 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 trailers for insufficient wheel-hub lubrication. Repair will be free at any franchised Vanguard dealer once available.
Vanguard is recalling 2 2022 VIP-53 trailers because the wheel hubs can lack enough lubrication, which lets hub bearings fail. If a hub assembly detaches, the trailer can lose stability and control or create a road hazard, increasing crash risk; the Vanguard dealer repair will be free once the company opens it.
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What's wrong?
The wheel hub on a 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 trailer supports the wheel-end assembly and lets the wheel rotate around the axle. Inside the hub, bearings carry the load while the trailer is moving. Grease lubrication coats those bearings so metal parts do not run dry against each other.
On the affected trailers, SAF Holland supplied UXL40 suspensions with grease-filled wheel ends that had too little grease. Without enough lubrication, the bearings run hotter and wear faster than designed. Once the bearing surfaces break down, the hub bearing can fail and the wheel-end assembly needs inspection and repair.
The recall information for 22V345 does not list an operator warning sign before failure. Treat this as a problem confirmed through inspection, not through sound or feel on the road. The initial inspection checks whether the wheel-end lube level is correct. If the level is low, the wheel-end components need additional inspection and service under SAF Holland's directions.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Hub bearing failure can let the wheel hub assembly detach, leading to loss of stability and control or creating a road hazard. That raises crash risk for the driver and other traffic. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer inspection and repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Vanguard dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 trailer is included in this recall.
- Wait for Vanguard repair instructions before scheduling service, because the remedy is not listed as available.
- Call Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000 with questions and reference recall number 22V345.
- Ask a franchised Vanguard dealer whether the free wheel-hub lubricant inspection is open; the inspection checks for insufficient lubricant that can lead to hub-bearing failure.
- Avoid hauling the trailer until Vanguard or the dealer confirms the hub lubricant level has been inspected.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still not listed as available. Once it opens, a Vanguard technician will inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant where needed. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall. Vanguard has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for wheel hub lubrication or a related wheel hub repair tied to this recall, ask Vanguard customer service how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 17, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| October 19, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 19, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 19, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V345?
Recall 22V345 covers 2 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 trailers with wheel hubs that have insufficient lubrication. The hub bearings can fail, which can let the wheel hub assembly detach, cause loss of stability and control, create a road hazard, and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V345. If it is, call Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000 or contact a Vanguard dealer to arrange the wheel hub inspection and lubricant service. Reference recall number 22V345 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and Vanguard's remedy says dealers will inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is hub bearing failure. If the bearing fails, the wheel hub assembly can detach from the trailer, reduce stability and control, or create a road hazard for nearby traffic. Vanguard's dealer remedy is to inspect the hubs and correct the lubrication level.
When were owners notified about recall 22V345?
Vanguard mailed owner notification letters on October 19, 2022. If you own a 2022 Vanguard VIP-53 and never received a letter, check your VIN and contact Vanguard customer service at 1-219-253-2000 with recall number 22V345.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V345000 |
|---|---|
| Vanguard customer service | 1-219-253-2000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V345 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V345000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →