Recall 16V033 covers 373 2009-2016 Vintage Bandit, Aero, Outlaw, Intimidator, and Crystal trailers with incorrect axle-rating labels. Vintage provides corrected labels for free.
Vintage is recalling 373 2009-2016 Bandit, Aero, Outlaw, Intimidator, and Crystal triple axle trailers because the certification label lists each axle at 5,200 pounds instead of the correct 5,080 pounds. Overloading the trailer beyond the 15,200 pound GVWR raises the risk of axle failure and a crash, and the Vintage dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal certification label on a 2009-2016 Vintage Bandit, Aero, Outlaw, Intimidator, or Crystal trailer tells an owner, inspector, and service shop the trailer's weight ratings. On these triple axle trailers with ST225/75 R15 tires at 65 psi, the label is supposed to list the gross axle weight rating for each axle. That rating tells you how much weight each axle, tire, and wheel combination is rated to carry.
On affected trailers, the printed label lists each axle at 5,200 pounds. The correct rating is 5,080 pounds. Vintage traced the problem to a clerical error in the Federal identification sticker, not to a broken axle, tire, or wheel. The trailer's gross vehicle weight rating remains 15,200 pounds, which is lower than the correct combined axle rating of 15,240 pounds.
There is no warning sign before failure because the issue is an incorrect label, not a part that changes how the trailer feels or tows. The risk begins if the trailer is loaded past its correct gross vehicle weight rating.
Who's affected?
The scope spans 5 trailer lines across the 2009-2016 model years, all tied to the vehicle label.
| 2010 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2009 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2010 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2010 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2010 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Vintage Aero | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 Vintage Bandit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2010 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Vintage Outlaw | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Vintage Intimidator | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Vintage Crystal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 373 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loading the trailer past its 15,200 pound GVWR creates the condition tied to axle failure and increased crash risk. Keep the load at or below the posted GVWR, and use the corrected certification label when Vintage provides it. Repair is free at any franchised Vintage dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2016 Vintage Bandit, Aero, Outlaw, Intimidator, or Crystal trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Vintage customer service at 1-800-233-5455 to request the free corrected Federal Certification Label.
- Reference recall number 16V033 when you call, and ask where Vintage will send the replacement label.
- Use the 5,080 pound axle rating and 15,200 pound GVWR limit when loading the trailer until the corrected label is installed.
- Bring the recall notice if Vintage mailed one, and keep it with your trailer records after the corrected label is applied.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Vintage technician provides a corrected Federal Certification Label for the affected trailer and confirms the label shows the correct gross axle weight rating for each axle. The corrected label and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a corrected certification label or related recall work before the notice, Vintage has a reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Keep any invoice or repair paperwork and ask Vintage customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 22, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| February 9, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 15, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V033?
Recall 16V033 covers 373 2009-2016 Vintage Bandit, Aero, Outlaw, Intimidator, and Crystal triple-axle trailers with an incorrect Federal Certification Label. The label lists each axle at 5,200 pounds instead of the correct 5,080 pounds, and Vintage provides a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2016 Vintage Bandit, Aero, Outlaw, Intimidator, or Crystal trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V033. If it is, contact Vintage customer service at 1-800-233-5455 to request the corrected Federal Certification Label. Reference recall number 16V033 when you call. The corrected label is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Vintage provides the corrected Federal Certification Label free of charge for trailers included in recall 16V033.
What is the safety risk?
The risk comes from loading the trailer past its 15,200 pound gross vehicle weight rating. The incorrect axle rating label can lead an operator to overload the trailer, which can cause axle failure and increase crash risk. Use the corrected label and do not exceed the GVWR limit.
What if I bought my Vintage trailer used?
The free correction still applies if your trailer is included. Ownership history does not remove a safety recall. Check your VIN, then contact Vintage customer service at 1-800-233-5455 and reference recall number 16V033 to request the corrected Federal Certification Label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V033000 |
|---|---|
| Vintage customer service | 1-800-233-5455 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V033 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V033000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →