Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VERMEER
Model Of Vehicle
TG5000
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V427000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Brakes Unintentionally Engage It Would Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20131123
End Of Manufacture
20160523
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20160804
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20160613
Make Campaign Number
IK3334