2015 Vermeer TG5000 recalls and problems
The 2015 Vermeer TG5000 has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Vermeer dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2015 Vermeer TG5000 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2015 Vermeer TG5000 recalls
Recall 16V-486: Parking Brake
Problem: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DT6, HG4000, HC6000, HG8000, TG5000, TG7000 and WC2300XL, 2014-2015 TG9000 and 2015-2016 WC2500XL trailers, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Vermeer will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. Vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on August 19, 2016. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3350.
Recall 16V-427: Parking Brake
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the trailer brakes unintentionally engage it would increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will reset the air brake pushrod length to the correct dimension, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3334.
Recall 16V-425: Trailer Hitches
Problem: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2014-2016 TG5000 Tub Grinder trailers manufactured November 23, 2013, to May 23, 2016. The spherical washers used during the assembly of the kingpin may have been installed incorrectly, possibly causing the attaching bolts to fail and therefore the kingpin to detach.
Risk: If the kingpin does not remain properly connected to the trailer, the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the installation of the spherical washers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-641-628-3141.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Vermeer TG5000 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Vermeer TG5000: 16V-486 (parking brake), 16V-427 (parking brake), 16V-425 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Vermeer recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vermeer dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.