Vintage Bandit recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 22, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vintage Trailers Ltd. recalls 2009–2016 Vintage — 5 models

Recall number

16V033000

Brand / firm

Vintage

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 373 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.