NHTSA Recall 06V176000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V176000; Date: May. 22, 2006
This could result in tongue separation from the towed vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Vermeer Cs418tl; 2003 Vermeer Cs418tl; 2004 Vermeer Cs418tl; 2005 Vermeer Cs418tl; 2006 Vermeer Cs418tl
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 43
Recall Summary:
On certain trailers, fatigue cracks can occur in a heat affected zone of the tongue weldment.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 2006
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