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NHTSA recall 19V195000

Parking brake › Conventional › Air

Mertz Custom Trailer

Reported Mar 11, 2019475 vehicles affectedMertz Manufacturing, LLCMaker’s number M18-098Built Jan 1, 2008 – Nov 20, 2018

The defect

Mertz Manufacturing, LLC is recalling certain 2008-2018 custom trailers. Plastic junction connections may have been installed in the air brake circuits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The risk

If a plastic connector fails, a loss of service brakes will occur or the emergency brakes will activate unexpectedly. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Mertz has notified owners and will provide metal brake line connections to replace the plastic connections. The recall began March, 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mertz customer service at 1-580-767-8404. Mertz's number for this recall is M18-098.

Parking brake › Conventional › AirService brakes, air

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Vehicles in this recall

Mertz Custom Trailer
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.