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NHTSARecalled May 22, 2006 · #06V176000

TONGUE FATIGUE CRACKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, FATIGUE CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN A HEAT AFFECTED ZONE OF THE TONGUE WELDMENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN TONGUE SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
TONGUE FATIGUE CRACKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice