Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 16V-425 · 2014–2016 Vermeer TG5000
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 16V-425 covers 11 2014–2016 Vermeer TG5000 for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V425000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The spherical washers used during the assembly of the kingpin may have been installed incorrectly, possibly causing the attaching bolts to fail and therefore the kingpin to detach.
The risk
If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the installation of the spherical washers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 23, 2013 to May 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.