- The 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Vintage Crystal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Vintage Crystal with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2016 for the labels. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Crystal year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Vintage Crystal problems
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2012 Vintage Crystal recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vintage Trailers Ltd. (Vintage Trailers) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Crystal, Intimidator, Aero, Outlaw, Bandit, and Cargo trailers manufactured January 2007 through May 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
- The risk
- If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Vintage Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Vintage at 1-800-233-5455 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Vintage Crystal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Blind spot indicator stays on constantly and chimes for no reason. This is very annoying and am always looking to see if someone is coming along side me. Repair cost is approximately $2000. *Js
Vintage Crystal: every year compared
All Crystal yearsQuestions about the 2012 Vintage Crystal
Does the 2012 Vintage Crystal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Vintage Crystal: labels (January 2016); latches / locks / linkages (October 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Vintage Crystal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Vintage Crystal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 2015 and the latest on February 6, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Vintage Crystal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Vintage Crystal year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Vintage Crystal has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data