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Recall 16V-486: 2014–2016 Vermeer DT6, 2014–2016 Vermeer HG4000 and 7 more

Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Jun 27, 2016, covering about 254 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-486
Report date
Jun 27, 2016
Vehicles affected
254
Owners notified
Oct 14, 2016

The problem

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DT6, HG4000, HC6000, HG8000, TG5000, TG7000 and WC2300XL, 2014-2015 TG9000 and 2015-2016 WC2500XL trailers, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

The risk

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Vermeer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on August 19, 2016. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3350.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerVermeer Manufacturing Company
ComponentParking Brake
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V486000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Vermeer DT62014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer HG40002014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer HG60002014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer HG80002014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer TG50002014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer TG70002014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer TG90002014, 2015All years
Vermeer WC2300XL2014, 2015, 2016All years
Vermeer WC2500XL2015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-486?

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DT6, HG4000, HC6000, HG8000, TG5000, TG7000 and WC2300XL, 2014-2015 TG9000 and 2015-2016 WC2500XL trailers, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

How is recall 16V-486 fixed?

Vermeer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on August 19, 2016. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3350.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.