Vintage Trailers Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #16V033000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V033000 by Vintage Trailers Ltd.. Affecting model year 2009-2016 intimidator, aero, outlaw, bandit, and crystal ss triple axles trailers manufactured may 9, 2008, to september 23, 2015 Includes 373 affected units, Incorrect GAWR on Federal Label/FMVSS 120, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2016 intimidator, aero, outlaw, bandit, and crystal ss triple axles trailers manufactured may 9, 2008, to september 23, 2015
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.