NHTSA Recall 16V033000: Labels (equipment)
Vintage Trailers Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 373 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Vintage Aero.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V033000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | January 22, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V033000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vintage Aero | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vintage Bandit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vintage Crystal | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vintage Intimidator | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vintage Outlaw | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.