CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The spherical washers used during the assembly of the kingpin may have been installed incorrectly, possibly causing the attaching bolts to fail and therefore the kingpin to detach.
- Risk
- If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the installation of the spherical washers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141.
- 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
Spherical washers used when assembling the trailer's kingpin may have been installed incorrectly. This can cause the attaching bolts to fail, allowing the kingpin to come loose from the trailer.
If the kingpin does not remain properly connected, the trailer may detach from the towing vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected Vermeer TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers should contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141; Vermeer will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect and repair the spherical washer installation as needed, free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vermeer TG5000 | 201420152016 |
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