Vehicle recall 13V482000 · October 17, 2013
Vintage Aero, Bandit and 4 more models
It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V482000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Vintage Trailers Ltd.
- Owner notification
- December 13, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,212
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vintage Aero (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Vintage Bandit (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Vintage Cargo (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Vintage Crystal (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Vintage Intimidator (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Vintage Outlaw (2007-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Has your Vintage been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Vintage dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.