CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015 TLR30HD trailers manufactured April 21, 2015, to May 15, 2015, and 2015 TLR30LD trailers manufactured April 17, 2015, and May 14, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain.
- Risk
- If the trailer hitch becomes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain will not prevent the trailer from completely separating from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will install a field repair kit. The recall began on July 14, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at [email protected]. Vermeer's number for this campaign is IK3175.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain. If the trailer hitch comes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain will not stop the trailer from completely separating, which raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify affected owners, and dealers will install a field repair kit at no cost. Owners can contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or [email protected], referencing campaign number IK3175.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Vermeer or an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vermeer TLR30HD | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Vermeer TLR30LD | 2015 |