Defect Description For Recall
Mertz Manufacturing, Llc Is Recalling Certain 2008-2018 Custom Trailers. Plastic JunCTIon ConneCTIons May Have Been Installed In The Air Brake Circuits. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERTZ
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM TRAILER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
19V195000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
If A Plastic Connector Fails, A Loss Of Service Brakes Will Occur Or The Emergency Brakes Will Activate Unexpectedly. Either Condition May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mertz Has Notified Owners And Will Provide Metal Brake Line ConneCTIons To Replace The Plastic ConneCTIons. The Recall Began March, 29, 2019. Owners May Contact Mertz Customer Service At 1-580-767-8404. Mertz’S Number For This Recall Is M18-098.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mertz Manufacturing, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20080101
End Of Manufacture
20181120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
475
Date Owners Notified
20190329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mertz Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190311
Make Campaign Number
M18-098
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121