The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V355000·Announced 2015-06-09

Vermeer Recalls 2015 TLR30HD and TLR30LD Trailers for Safety Chain Defect

Vermeer is recalling specific 2015 TLR30HD and TLR30LD trailers because an incorrectly installed safety chain may fail to prevent the trailer from separating from the tow vehicle.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the safety chain may fail to prevent trailer separation, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2015 TLR30HD and TLR30LD trailers. The affected TLR30HD units were manufactured between April 21, 2015, and May 15, 2015. The affected TLR30LD units were manufactured on April 17, 2015, and May 14, 2015. A total of 64 units are affected by this recall.

The defect involves an incorrectly installed safety chain. If the trailer hitch becomes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain may not prevent the trailer from completely separating from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will install a field repair kit to correct the issue. The recall began on July 14, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at [email protected]. Vermeer's campaign number for this recall is IK3175. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER TLR30HD, TLR30LD
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
64

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 (2)

  • TLR30HD
  • TLR30LD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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