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HighNHTSA·16V033000·Announced 2016-01-22

Vintage Trailers Recall Triple Axle Models Due to Incorrect Weight Labeling

Vintage Trailers is recalling 2009-2016 triple axle trailers because the Federal Certification Label incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating, potentially leading to axle failure if overloaded.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where axle failure and crash risk are possible if overloaded, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vintage Trailers Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Intimidator, Aero, Outlaw, Bandit, and Crystal SS triple axle trailers manufactured between May 9, 2008, and September 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Federal Certification Label that incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of each axle as 5,200 pounds, whereas the correct rating is 5,080 pounds. This labeling error means the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other than Passenger Cars."

If an operator overloads the trailer past the 15,200 pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) limit, axle failure may occur, which increases the risk of a crash. Vintage will notify owners and 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 for more information. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VINTAGE BANDIT, AERO, OUTLAW, INTIMIDATOR
Brand
VINTAGE
Manufacturer
Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
373

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • BANDIT
  • AERO
  • OUTLAW
  • INTIMIDATOR
  • CRYSTAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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