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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V427000

2014 Vermeer Tg5000 | 2015 Vermeer Tg5000 | 2016 Vermeer Tg5000 — Parking brake: conventional: air

Published June 13, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V427000, published June 13, 2016. Recalling firm: Vermeer Manufacturing Company; 2014 Vermeer Tg5000 | 2015 Vermeer Tg5000 | 2016 Vermeer Tg5000 — Parking brake: conventional: air.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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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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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Vermeer Tg5000 | 2015 Vermeer Tg5000 | 2016 Vermeer Tg5000 — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V427000 on June 13, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VERMEER. Model: TG5000.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)