VERMEER HG6000TX 2013: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V463000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | HG6000TX | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-11-19 | 2012-09-20 | 2012-09-20 |
Production Dates: 2012-07-20 - 2012-08-21
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1738
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Vermeer is recalling two model year 2012 and one model year 2013 HG6000TX horizontal grinder trailers, manufactured from July 20, 2012, through August 21, 2012, equipped with a dolly transport option. Due to incorrect machining, the kingpin used with the assembly that converts the tracked grinder into a trailer can experience excessive wear.
Wear on the kingpin may result in its failure, which could allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, possibly striking another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the kingpin free of charge. The safety recall began on November 19, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-800-829-0051 or 1-641-621-7060.
Vermeer's recall campaign number is IK00-1738. 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.
