2016 VERMEER TG5000 RECALL - #16V427000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 VERMEER TG5000 |
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| Manufacturer |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
11/23/2013 - 5/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/13/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
8/4/2016 |
| # Affected |
11 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2016 VERMEER TG5000 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2016 VERMEER TG5000 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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