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Vermeer TLR30 Recall 05V139: Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

NHTSA campaign 05V139, reported April 7, 2005, 62 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V139VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING OPTION, THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT MAY FAIL WHILE THE TRAILER IS BEING TOWED.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE SPARE TIRE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Vermeer TLR30200320042005