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NHTSARecalled Jun 9, 2015 · #15V355000

Hitch Safety Chain may be Incorrectly Installed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015 TLR30HD trailers manufactured April 21, 2015, to May 15, 2015, and 2015 TLR30LD trailers manufactured April 17, 2015, and May 14, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain. If the trailer hitch becomes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain will not prevent the trailer from completely separating from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Hitch Safety Chain may be Incorrectly Installed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Model numbers
TLR30HD, TLR30LD
UPCs

What you should do

Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will install a field repair kit. The recall began on July 14, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com. Vermeer's number for this campaign is IK3175.

View the official CPSC notice