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SevereNHTSA·16V488000·Announced 2016-06-30

Vermeer Recalls TR620 and TR626 Trailers Due to Brake Valve Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2015-2016 TR620 and TR626 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

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 (brake system) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vermeer-Freeman TR620 and TR626 trailers. The recall covers TR620 trailers manufactured between August 8, 2014, and June 17, 2016, and TR626 trailers manufactured between May 5, 2015, and June 17, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined.

The defect may cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the trailer is parked. If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Bendix and Vermeer Freeman will work together to send necessary parts and instructions to repair the spring brake valve. Dealers will be reimbursed for their parts and labor. Vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on August 19, 2016, stating that the remedy was not yet available. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is VFK3104.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER TR620, TR626
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
45

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)

  • TR620
  • TR626

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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