Recall 16V033000: 2009–2016 Vintage Aero, 2009–2016 Vintage Bandit, 2009–2016 Vintage Crystal +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 373
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Vintage Trailers Ltd. (Vintage) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Intimidator, Aero, Outlaw, Bandit, and Crystal SS triple axles trailers manufactured May 9, 2008, to September 23, 2015. The affected trailers have a Federal Certification Label that incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of each axle as 5,200 pounds when the correct GAWR is 5,080 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other than Passenger Cars."
The risk
If the operator overloads the trailer past the 15,200 pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) limit, axle failure may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vintage will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Vintage customer service at 1-800-233-5455.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Vintage Aero
- 2010 Vintage Aero
- 2011 Vintage Aero
- 2012 Vintage Aero
- 2013 Vintage Aero
- 2014 Vintage Aero
- 2015 Vintage Aero
- 2016 Vintage Aero
- 2009 Vintage Bandit
- 2010 Vintage Bandit
- 2011 Vintage Bandit
- 2012 Vintage Bandit
- 2013 Vintage Bandit
- 2014 Vintage Bandit
- 2015 Vintage Bandit
- 2016 Vintage Bandit
- 2009 Vintage Crystal
- 2010 Vintage Crystal
- 2011 Vintage Crystal
- 2012 Vintage Crystal
- 2013 Vintage Crystal
- 2014 Vintage Crystal
- 2015 Vintage Crystal
- 2016 Vintage Crystal
- 2009 Vintage Intimidator
- 2010 Vintage Intimidator
- 2011 Vintage Intimidator
- 2012 Vintage Intimidator
- 2013 Vintage Intimidator
- 2014 Vintage Intimidator
- 2015 Vintage Intimidator
- 2016 Vintage Intimidator
- 2009 Vintage Outlaw
- 2010 Vintage Outlaw
- 2011 Vintage Outlaw
- 2012 Vintage Outlaw
- 2013 Vintage Outlaw
- 2014 Vintage Outlaw
- 2015 Vintage Outlaw
- 2016 Vintage Outlaw
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V033000
- Manufacturer
- Vintage Trailers Ltd.
- Owner letters
- Mar 1, 2016
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology