NHTSA Recall 06V176000: Trailer hitches
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 2002–2006 Vermeer CS418TL.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | IK00-1245 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | May 22, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers, fatigue cracks can occur in a heat affected zone of the tongue weldment.
Safety risk
This could result in tongue separation from the towed vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
Vermeer recall no. Ik00-1245.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 covered by recall 06V176000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.