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SevereNHTSA·16V235000·Announced 2016-04-22

Vermeer Recalls 2015-2016 TLR33 Trailers Due to Undersized Tires

Vermeer is recalling 2015-2016 TLR33 trailers because undersized tires may rub against fenders, increasing the risk of sudden tire failure and a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (undersized tires rubbing fenders) that may cause sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 TLR33 trailers manufactured between June 10, 2015, and April 14, 2016. The recall involves 158 affected units.

The affected trailers may be equipped with undersized tires that result in the tires rubbing against the fenders. This tire contact with the fender may cause sudden tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash.

Vermeer will provide an install kit with necessary parts and instructions to install a frame lift, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3285. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER TLR33
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
158

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)

  • TLR33

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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