2014 VERMEER TG5000
2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall Title: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall Date: 2016-06-13
2014 VERMEER TG5000 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 16V427000
2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall Component(s): PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 11
2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall Overview: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 TG5000 vehicles manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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2014 VERMEER TG5000 Recall 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.