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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V139📅 Apr 7, 2005

2003–2005 Vermeer TLR30 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain trailers equipped with the spare tire mounting option, the spare tire mount may fail while the trailer is being towed.

💥 The risk

This could result in the loss of the spare tire from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to nearby pedestrians.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair the unit free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2005. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.

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
05V139000
Manufacturer
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Vehicles affected
62
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 10, 2005
Built
Jul 1, 2003 – Jan 31, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 05V139 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 05V139?

2003–2005 Vermeer TLR30. 62 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.