The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V427000·Announced 2016-06-13

Vermeer Recalls 2014-2016 TG5000 Trailers Due to Brake Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2014-2016 TG5000 trailers because incorrect pushrod lengths may cause parking brakes to engage unintentionally, 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 (brake system failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 TG5000 vehicles manufactured between November 23, 2013, and May 23, 2016. The recall involves 11 affected units.

The assembly instruction manual for these vehicles specified the wrong slack adjuster pushrod length. As a result, the pushrod threads may fail, causing the trailer parking brakes to engage unintentionally. If the trailer brakes engage unexpectedly, it would increase the risk of a crash.

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 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 — Trailer
Hazard
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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