Recall 16V486 affects 254 2014-2016 Vermeer industrial trailers using Bendix SR-5 valves with delayed spring-brake application. Repair is free through Vermeer.
Vermeer is recalling 254 2014-2016 HG4000, DT6, WC2500XL, TG5000, HG8000, WC2300XL, TG9000, TG7000, and HG6000 trailers because certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves have improper machining. A delayed parking brake application can let a trailer roll away after it decouples from the tractor, increasing crash or injury risk; Vermeer dealers will replace the valve free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Bendix SR5 spring brake valve on affected 2014-2016 Vermeer trailers is part of the parking brake air system. Its job is to route air pressure so the spring brakes release for travel and apply when the trailer is parked. On the HG4000, DT6, WC2500XL, TG5000, HG8000, WC2300XL, TG9000, TG7000, and HG6000, that valve helps hold the trailer still after the operator sets the park control.
The affected valves were improperly machined. During a supplier change, a check valve seat radius dimension was left out of the revised valve body design. That machining problem interferes with how the valve seats and holds air, which can delay application of the spring brakes while parking.
An owner or operator can notice an audible air leak from the dash mounted park control valve. An air leak at the glad hand when disconnected is also a warning sign.
Who's affected?
Spans 9 Vermeer models across the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years, all tied to the parking brake.
| 2015 Vermeer HG4000 | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2016 Vermeer HG4000 | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer DT6 | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer DT6 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer WC2500XL | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer TG5000 | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer TG5000 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer TG5000 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer HG8000 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer WC2300XL | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer TG9000 | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer TG9000 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer TG7000 | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer HG8000 | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer TG7000 | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer TG7000 | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer HG6000 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer HG6000 | Parking brake |
| 2016 Vermeer DT6 | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer WC2300XL | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer WC2300XL | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer HG8000 | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer HG4000 | Parking brake |
| 2015 Vermeer WC2500XL | Parking brake |
| 2014 Vermeer HG6000 | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 254 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A delayed spring brake application leaves a decoupled trailer able to roll away, increasing crash or injury risk. An audible air leak from the dash mounted park control valve or disconnected glad hand is a warning sign. If you hear that leak, stop using the trailer and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Vermeer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Vermeer HG4000, DT6, WC2500XL, TG5000, HG8000, WC2300XL, TG9000, TG7000, or HG6000 trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Vermeer dealer to schedule the free SR-5 trailer relay valve remedy kit repair that fixes delayed spring-brake application while parking.
- Reference recall number 16V486 and Vermeer recall IK3350 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice and any trailer service records to the appointment.
- Avoid leaving the trailer unsecured after decoupling until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At service, a Vermeer technician uses the remedy kit and instructions to repair the affected Bendix SR-5 trailer relay valves. The work addresses valves that were improperly machined and can delay spring brake application while parking. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Vermeer used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related SR-5 relay valve repair before the recall work, keep your invoice and repair paperwork and contact Vermeer Customer Service about reimbursement under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 14, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| October 14, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 14, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 28, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V486?
Recall 16V486 covers 254 2014-2016 Vermeer HG4000, DT6, WC2500XL, TG5000, HG8000, WC2300XL, TG9000, TG7000, and HG6000 trailers with Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. Vermeer provides a free remedy kit with instructions to repair affected valves.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Vermeer HG4000, DT6, WC2500XL, TG5000, HG8000, WC2300XL, TG9000, TG7000, or HG6000 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Vermeer trailer is included in recall 16V486. If it is, contact Vermeer Customer Service Department at 1-641-628-3141 or a Vermeer service location and reference recall IK3350. The remedy kit and repair instructions are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Vermeer provides the SR-5 trailer relay valve remedy kit and instructions free of charge. Reference recall 16V486 or Vermeer recall IK3350 when you contact Vermeer or a service location.
What is the safety risk?
The spring brakes can apply late while parking. If the trailer has been decoupled from the tractor, that delay can let the trailer roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall 16V486 fixes the affected SR-5 trailer relay valves for free.
When did Vermeer notify owners about recall 16V486?
Vermeer issued an interim owner notification on August 19, 2016, and the recall began on October 14, 2016. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 16V486 when contacting Vermeer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V486000 |
|---|---|
| Vermeer customer service | 1-641-628-3141 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V486 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V486000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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