NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Vintage Crystal Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Vintage Crystal has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vintage dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Vintage Crystal. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Vintage Crystal owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Vintage Crystal, describing incidents dated January 26, 2015.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10681759 · Filed
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
Incorrect GAWR on Federal Label/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #16V033000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported January 22, 2016 · Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Potentially affected: 373 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 1, 2016 · Vehicles built May 9, 2008 – September 23, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
NHTSA #13V482000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported October 17, 2013 · Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Potentially affected: 4,212 vehicles
Owners notified December 13, 2013 · Vehicles built January 1, 2007 – May 30, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other Vintage Crystal model years
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