Mertz Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V195000 by Mertz Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting 2008-2018 custom trailers Includes 475 affected units, Air Brake Circuit Fitting Incorrect/FMVSS 121, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2008-2018 custom trailers

Defect Summary

Mertz manufacturing, llc is recalling certain 2008-2018 custom trailers. plastic junction connections may have been installed in the air brake circuits. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Mertz has notified owners and will provide metal brake line connections to replace the plastic connections. the recall began march, 29, 2019. owners may contact mertz customer service at 1-580-767-8404. mertz's number for this recall is m18-098.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V195000
Manufacturer: Mertz Manufacturing, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-03-11T00:00:00
Subject: Air brake circuit fitting incorrect/fmvss 121
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 475

Details

MFR Campaign Number: M18-098
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mertz manufacturing, llc is recalling certain 2008-2018 custom trailers. plastic junction connections may have been installed in the air brake circuits. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If a plastic connector fails, a loss of service brakes will occur or the emergency brakes will activate unexpectedly. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mertz has notified owners and will provide metal brake line connections to replace the plastic connections. the recall began march, 29, 2019. owners may contact mertz customer service at 1-580-767-8404. mertz's number for this recall is m18-098.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 9.05

Metadata

SID: row-55kf-ddwx~ermk
NHTSA ID: 19V195000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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