Vermeer recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The spherical washers used during the assembly of the kingpin may have been installed incorrectly, possibly causing the attaching bolts to fail and therefore the kingpin to detach.
What could happen
If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the installation of the spherical washers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Tg5000 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V425000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 4, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 23, 2013 to May 23, 2016
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
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 recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Parking brake Jun 27, 2016
- Vermeer recall: Parking brake Jun 13, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.