The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V646000·Announced 2014-10-14

Vermeer Recalls 2014 TR620 Trailers Due to Hitch Mount Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2014 TR620 Trommel trailers because an incorrect material in the pintle hitch mount may allow bolts to loosen, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (pintle hitch mount) that could cause trailer separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2014 TR620 Trommel trailers manufactured between June 2, 2014, and September 27, 2014. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect material was used for the tapped pintle hitch mount plate.

The incorrect material may allow the pintle hitch mounting bolts to loosen. This condition could cause the towed trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will install a field kit to correct the pintle hitch mounting free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2014. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER TR620
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TR620

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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