Recall 05V047000 · manufacturer campaign IK00-1159
Trailer Hitches — Vermeer · reported 8 Feb 2005 · 57 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
The risk
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS BEGAN MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK00-1159.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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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