Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V488000 Reported June 30, 2016

Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve

Vermeer Manufacturing Company · N/A · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V488000
Manufacturer Campaign
VFK3104
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
45
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 30, 2016
Completion Rate
71.11

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vermeer-freeman tr620 trailers manufactured august 8, 2014, to june 17, 2016, and tr626 trailers manufactured may 5, 2015, to june 17, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves. these valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

Safety Consequence

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Bendix and vermeer freeman will work together to send necessary parts and instructions to repair the spring brake valve. Dealers will be reimbursed for their parts and labor. vermeer issued an interim notification to owners on august 19, 2016 for remedy not available. owners may contact vermeer customer service department at 1-641-628-3141. vermeer's number for this recall is vfk3104.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V488000 or campaign VFK3104.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V488000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V488000?

NHTSA recall 16V488000 was issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company on June 30, 2016. It addresses: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number VFK3104. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.