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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Federal Certification Label on certain Vintage triple-axle trailers lists each axle's gross axle weight rating as 5,200 pounds, but the correct rating is 5,080 pounds. The trailers therefore do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 for wheels and rims on non-passenger vehicles.
The risk comes from loading. If the trailer is loaded beyond its 15,200-pound gross vehicle weight rating, an axle may fail, which could lead to a crash. Because the label overstates axle capacity, owners may not realize they are overloading the trailer.
Vintage Trailers Ltd. will notify owners and send a corrected Federal Certification Label at no cost. Owners can contact Vintage customer service at 1-800-233-5455. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls, and keep your load within the corrected ratings once you receive the new label.
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