Mertz Custom Trailer (2008-2018): Parking brake
Recall 19V195000 · Mar 11, 2019 · Mertz Manufacturing, LLC
475
vehicles affected
475
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V195000
- Date
- Mar 11, 2019
- Maker
- Mertz Manufacturing, LLC
- Units affected
- 475
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake > Conventional > Air; Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2008-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mertz | Custom Trailer | 2008-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V195000?
1 model: Mertz Custom Trailer (2008-2018), about 475 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V195000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.