Trailer hitchesRecall 06V-176 · 2002–2006 Vermeer CS418tl
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall 06V-176 covers 43 2002–2006 Vermeer CS418tl for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, FATIGUE CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN A HEAT AFFECTED ZONE OF THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN TONGUE SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TONGUES ON THE AFFECTED TRAILERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK00-1245.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.