Vermeer 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.
The short version
Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported a problem with the conventional air. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will reset the air brake pushrod length to the correct dimension, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-427.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Vermeer TG5000 |
What changed
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