2012 Vintage Bandit recalls and problems
The 2012 Vintage Bandit has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Vintage dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Vintage Bandit vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Vintage Bandit recalls
Recall 16V-033: Equipment
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.
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.
Recall 13V-482: Latches/Locks/Linkages
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Vintage Bandit have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Vintage Bandit: 16V-033 (equipment), 13V-482 (latches/locks/linkages). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Vintage recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vintage dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.