Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #16V488000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V488000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2015-2016 vermeer-freeman tr620 trailers manufactured august 8, 2014, to june 17, 2016, and tr626 trailers manufactured may 5, 2015, to june 17, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves Includes 45 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 vermeer-freeman tr620 trailers manufactured august 8, 2014, to june 17, 2016, and tr626 trailers manufactured may 5, 2015, to june 17, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vermeer-freeman tr620 trailers manufactured august 8, 2014, to june 17, 2016, and tr626 trailers manufactured may 5, 2015, to june 17, 2016, 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.

Corrective Action

Bendix and vermeer freeman will work together to send necessary parts and instructions to repair the spring brake valve. Dealers will be reimbursed for their parts and labor. vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on august 19, 2016 for remedy not available. owners may contact vermeer customer service department at 1-641-628-3141. vermeer's number for this recall is vfk3104.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V488000
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2016-06-30T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VFK3104
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vermeer-freeman tr620 trailers manufactured august 8, 2014, to june 17, 2016, and tr626 trailers manufactured may 5, 2015, to june 17, 2016, 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Bendix and vermeer freeman will work together to send necessary parts and instructions to repair the spring brake valve. Dealers will be reimbursed for their parts and labor. vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on august 19, 2016 for remedy not available. owners may contact vermeer customer service department at 1-641-628-3141. vermeer's number for this recall is vfk3104.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.11

Metadata

SID: row-rc2w~2q3t_r6r4
NHTSA ID: 16V488000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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