Vermeer 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.
The short version
Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported a problem with the trailer hitches fifth wheel assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the installation of the spherical washers, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-425.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Vermeer TG5000 |
What changed
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