Recall 06V176000: Vermeer manufacturing company

Report received

May 22, 2006

Manufacturer

Vermeer manufacturing company

Potentially affected

43vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trailers, fatigue cracks can occur in a heat affected zone of the tongue weldment.

Possible consequence

This could result in tongue separation from the towed vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.