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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V033000
Manufacturer: Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Report Received Date: 2016-01-22T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect gawr on federal label/fmvss 120
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 373

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.65

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NHTSA ID: 16V033000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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