NHTSA Campaign 05V139000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Issued by VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY · Reported Apr 7, 2005 · 62 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTING OPTION, THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT MAY FAIL WHILE THE TRAILER IS BEING TOWED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE SPARE TIRE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | TLR30 | 2003 | 62 |
| VERMEER | TLR30 | 2004 | 62 |
| VERMEER | TLR30 | 2005 | 62 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V139000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.