Vermeer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Vermeer Manufacturing Company in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
June 30, 2016
(Campaign #: VFK3104)
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V488000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 45
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.11
June 27, 2016
(Campaign #: IK3350)
Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve
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 ID: 16V486000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 254
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:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.4
June 13, 2016
(Campaign #: IK3334)
Unintended Braking due to Incorrect Pushrod Length
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 ID: 16V427000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 10, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Kingpin may Separate from Trailer
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 ID: 16V425000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 27, 2016
(Campaign #: IK3304)
Chipper may Separate from Tow Vehicle
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers manufactured June 8, 2012, to May 31, 2016. The chassis of the affected wood chippers may have improper welds which could result in separation of the wood chipper from the tow vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 16V378000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 636
Consequence Summary:
If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current fixed tongue and bolt on a new fixed tongue, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3304.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.25
April 22, 2016
(Campaign #: IK3285)
Tires may Rub on Fenders
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 TLR33 trailers manufactured June 10, 2015, to April 14, 2016. The affected trailers may be equipped with undersized tires resulting in the tires rubbing against the fenders.
NHTSA ID: 16V235000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 158
Consequence Summary:
Tire contact with the fender may cause sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Vermeer will provide an install kit with necessary parts and instructions to install a frame lift, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3285.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.58
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