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Vermeer TR620 Recall 16V488: Parked trailer may roll away after uncoupling

NHTSA campaign 16V488, reported June 30, 2016, 45 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2016 Vermeer TR620 and TR626 trailers may have spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the spring brakes from engaging when the trailer is parked.

If the spring brakes are delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has been decoupled from the tractor, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners should contact Vermeer's Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141 (recall number VFK3104) to check eligibility. Bendix and Vermeer Freeman will send parts and instructions to repair the spring brake valve, and dealers will be reimbursed for parts and labor, so the repair is free at an authorized dealer. Vermeer sent an interim notice to owners on August 19, 2016 because the remedy was not yet available at that time. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V488Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vermeer-Freeman TR620 trailers manufactured August 8, 2014, to June 17, 2016, and TR626 trailers manufactured May 5, 2015, to June 17, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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 for remedy not available. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is VFK3104.
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.

Affected vehicles

Vermeer TR62020152016
Vermeer TR62620152016