Vehicle recall 05V139000 · April 7, 2005

2003-2005 Vermeer TLR30

On certain trailers equipped with the spare tire mounting option, the spare tire mount may fail while the trailer is being towed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain trailers equipped with the spare tire mounting option, the spare tire mount may fail while the trailer is being towed.
Consequence: This could result in the loss of the spare tire from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to nearby pedestrians.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the unit free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2005. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V139000
Reported to NHTSA: April 7, 2005
Filed by: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Owner notification: May 10, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 62
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Recall 05V139000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Vermeer TLR30 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003

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