Vehicle recall 19V195000 · March 11, 2019

2008-2018 Mertz Custom Trailer

Plastic junction connections may have been installed in the air brake circuits.

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

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 19V195000
Reported to NHTSA: March 11, 2019
Filed by: Mertz Manufacturing, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: M18-098
Owner notification: March 29, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected: 475
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Air; Service brakes, air

Recall 19V195000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mertz Custom Trailer (2008-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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