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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 02V139027📅 Jan 17, 2003

2000–2002 Vermeer TUB Grinder recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain TUB Grinder trailers equipped with bendix SR-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (I/e valve) component of the affected valves CAN separate from the valve's metal insert. Air CAN be trapped by a separated I/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.

💥 The risk

This condition CAN result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vermeer at 641-628-3141 or bendix at 440-329-9000.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V139027
Manufacturer recall #
IK00-1055
Manufacturer
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Vehicles affected
129
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 10, 2003
Built
Aug 1, 2000 – May 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Vermeer recall no. IK00-1055.also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V139027 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V139027?

2000–2002 Vermeer TUB Grinder. 129 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vermeer dealer to book the free repair.