VERMEER CS418TL 2006: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V176000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | CS418TL | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-06-19 | 2006-05-22 | 2006-05-22 |
Production Dates: 2002-11-15 - 2005-11-22
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1245
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, FATIGUE CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN A HEAT AFFECTED ZONE OF THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
THIS COULD RESULT IN TONGUE SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TONGUES ON THE AFFECTED TRAILERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK00-1245.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
