VERMEER HG6000TX 2013: STRUCTURE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.