NHTSA recall 06V176000
Trailer hitches
Vermeer CS418TL
Reported May 22, 200643 vehicles affectedVERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYMaker’s number IK00-1245Built Nov 15, 2002 – Nov 22, 2005
The defect
On certain trailers, fatigue cracks can occur in a heat affected zone of the tongue weldment.
The risk
This could result in tongue separation from the towed vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.