Vermeer Tg5000 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vermeer Manufacturing Company recalls 2014–2016 Vermeer Tg5000

Recall number

16V427000

Brand / firm

Vermeer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11 units

Why it was recalled

If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.