MERTZ CUSTOM TRAILER 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V195000

Make Model Year
MERTZ CUSTOM TRAILER 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-29 2019-03-11 2019-03-12

Production Dates: 2008-01-01 - 2018-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: Mertz Manufacturing, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: M18-098

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 475

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Mertz Manufacturing, LLC is recalling certain 2008-2018 custom trailers. Plastic junction connections may have been installed in the air brake circuits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

If a plastic connector fails, a loss of service brakes will occur or the emergency brakes will activate unexpectedly. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mertz has notified owners and will provide metal brake line connections to replace the plastic connections. The recall began March, 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mertz customer service at 1-580-767-8404. Mertz's number for this recall is M18-098.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.