Recall 16V427000: 2014–2016 Vermeer TG5000
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 TG5000 vehicles manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The assembly instruction manual for these vehicles called for the wrong slack adjuster pushrod length to be used, and as a result, the pushrod threads may fail, causing the trailer parking brakes to unintentionally engage.
The risk
If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will reset the air brake pushrod length to the correct dimension, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3334.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Vermeer TG5000
- 2015 Vermeer TG5000
- 2016 Vermeer TG5000
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V427000
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK3334
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Aug 4, 2016
- Components
- Parking brake:conventional:air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology