Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VINTAGE
Model Of Vehicle
BANDIT
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
16V033000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20080509
End Of Manufacture
20150923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
373
Date Owners Notified
20160301
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Date Report Received
20160122
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120