MERTZ 2015 MERTZ CUSTOM TRAILER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 MERTZ CUSTOM TRAILER
Brand
MERTZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Mertz Manufacturing, LLC is recalling certain 2015 MERTZ CUSTOM TRAILER vehicles due to parking brake:conventional:air issues. If a plastic connector fails, a loss of service brakes will occur or the emergency brakes will activate unexpectedly. Either condition may increase th.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026