VERMEER R9X12T 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V258000

Make Model Year
VERMEER R9X12T 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-29 2013-06-21 2013-06-25

Production Dates: 2012-05-25 - 2013-05-03

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1843

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers manufactured May 25, 2012, through May 3, 2013. The air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, allowing the brake application time to exceed the permissable amount. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

The extra brake application time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-plumb the air brake booster valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1843.

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.