Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #02V139027

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V139027 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Includes 129 affected units, VERMEER/TRAILER SPRING BRAKES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain tub grinder trailers equipped with bendix sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began february 10, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vermeer at 641-628-3141 or bendix at 440-329-9000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V139027
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2002-12-31T00:00:00
Subject: Vermeer/trailer spring brakes
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK00-1055
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain tub grinder trailers equipped with bendix sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
Corrective Action: Dealers will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began february 10, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vermeer at 641-628-3141 or bendix at 440-329-9000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h6tw~dvnf.ee4y
NHTSA ID: 02V139027
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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