Recall
Vermeer Cs418tl — 06V176000
NHTSA ID
06V176000
Make
Vermeer
Model
Cs418tl
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2006-05-22
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
43
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
IK00-1245
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, FATIGUE CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN A HEAT AFFECTED ZONE OF THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN TONGUE SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.