NHTSA Recall 15V355000: Trailer hitches
Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Vermeer TLR30HD.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V355000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | IK3175 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | June 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015 TLR30HD trailers manufactured April 21, 2015, to May 15, 2015, and 2015 TLR30LD trailers manufactured April 17, 2015, and May 14, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain.
Safety risk
If the trailer hitch becomes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain will not prevent the trailer from completely separating from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will install a field repair kit. The recall began on July 14, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com. Vermeer's number for this campaign is IK3175.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V355000
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.