2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recalls

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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.

NHTSA 16V425000

Report Date

10/06/2016

Component

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Consequence: If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 TG5000 vehicles manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The assembly instruction manual for these vehicles called for the wrong slack adjuster pushrod length to be used, and as a result, the pushrod threads may fail, causing the trailer parking brakes to unintentionally engage.

NHTSA 16V427000

Report Date

13/06/2016

Component

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Manufacturer

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Consequence: If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will reset the air brake pushrod length to the correct dimension, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3334.

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DT6, HG4000, HC6000, HG8000, TG5000, TG7000 and WC2300XL, 2014-2015 TG9000 and 2015-2016 WC2500XL trailers, 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.

NHTSA 16V486000

Report Date

27/06/2016

Component

PARKING BRAKE

Manufacturer

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Consequence: 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.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Vermeer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on August 19, 2016. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3350.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2014 VERMEER TG5000 have?

The 2014 VERMEER TG5000 currently has 3 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2014 VERMEER TG5000 recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2014 VERMEER TG5000 vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local VERMEER dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2014 VERMEER TG5000 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.