Vermeer Recalls TG5000 Trailers Due to Kingpin Assembly Defect
Vermeer is recalling 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers because incorrectly installed spherical washers may cause the kingpin to detach, 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 (kingpin detachment) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers manufactured between November 23, 2013, and May 23, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the trailer hitch fifth wheel assembly where spherical washers used during the assembly of the kingpin may have been installed incorrectly.
If the spherical washers are installed incorrectly, the attaching bolts may fail, causing the kingpin to detach from the trailer. If the kingpin does not remain properly connected, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
The recall began on August 4, 2016. Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the installation of the spherical washers, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VERMEER TG5000
- Brand
- VERMEER
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
- Affected units
- 11
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)
- TG5000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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