NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V425000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Published June 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 10, 2016
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- VERMEER
- Model
- TG5000
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2014 VERMEER TG5000 | 2015 VERMEER TG5000 | 2016 VERMEER TG5000
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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