CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Problem
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 TG5000 vehicles manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The assembly instruction manual for these vehicles called for the wrong slack adjuster pushrod length to be used, and as a result, the pushrod threads may fail, causing the trailer parking brakes to unintentionally engage.
- Risk
- If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3334.
- 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
The assembly instructions for these Vermeer TG5000 vehicles called for the wrong length of air brake slack adjuster pushrod. Over time, the pushrod threads may fail, which can cause the trailer parking brakes to engage on their own without the driver applying them.
Unintended trailer brake engagement increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue, especially if the trailer brakes feel dragging, unusual, or do not release as expected.
Vermeer will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will reset the air brake pushrod to the correct length at no cost to you. Owners can contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141 and reference recall number IK3334. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vermeer TG5000 | 201420152016 |
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