Recall 16V486000: 2014–2016 Vermeer DT6, 2014–2016 Vermeer HG4000, 2014–2016 Vermeer HG6000 +6 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 254
- Models
- 9
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DT6, HG4000, HC6000, HG8000, TG5000, TG7000 and WC2300XL, 2014-2015 TG9000 and 2015-2016 WC2500XL trailers, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
The risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Vermeer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on August 19, 2016. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3350.
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 DT6
- 2015 Vermeer DT6
- 2016 Vermeer DT6
- 2014 Vermeer HG4000
- 2015 Vermeer HG4000
- 2016 Vermeer HG4000
- 2014 Vermeer HG6000
- 2015 Vermeer HG6000
- 2016 Vermeer HG6000
- 2014 Vermeer HG8000
- 2015 Vermeer HG8000
- 2016 Vermeer HG8000
- 2014 Vermeer TG5000
- 2015 Vermeer TG5000
- 2016 Vermeer TG5000
- 2014 Vermeer TG7000
- 2015 Vermeer TG7000
- 2016 Vermeer TG7000
- 2014 Vermeer TG9000
- 2015 Vermeer TG9000
- 2014 Vermeer WC2300XL
- 2015 Vermeer WC2300XL
- 2016 Vermeer WC2300XL
- 2015 Vermeer WC2500XL
- 2016 Vermeer WC2500XL
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V486000
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK3350
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Oct 14, 2016
- Components
- Parking brake (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