NHTSA recall campaign
05V047000
ManufacturerVERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYReported2005-02-08Affected57 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
Risk
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS BEGAN MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →