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I don't have the book in front of me but isn't the rule for reforms just that you cannot reform to reduce the number of models in combat? Wouldn't that mean that removing a zombie and adding the vampire be OK then?

Also, your initial charge (post turn/wheel) could have easily ended with yours in corner to corner (as mentioned by someone else above).

Otherwise (if your opponent is being hard headed), issue a challenge if you really want the vampire. This allows your model to focus on the hero (or unit champion if available) without having to worry about the rest of the unit taking shots at your solo model.

Edit: So I just checked the book and it states (at least in combat reform): "... it cannot be used to get a model (friend or foe) out of base contact with the enemy if it was in contact before the reform was made. The model can be in base contact with a different enemy at the end of the reform if you wish."

To me that seems like you can't reform to get away from a unit that is on your flank (see image for an example) but as long as your BSB still in contact with the same unit you could shuffle/sidestep the solo model to meet the vamp in subsequent turns.

My previous example is void as the book goes on to say that a unit being attacked from multiple flanks is not allowed to reform anyway.

I will concede in the face of more players saying he can't. I haven't had this come up in game so it was new to me.

That said, a challenge still seems like it MIGHT be a good way to get the champion and/or vamp into combat with the DP.