VERMEER R9X12T 2013: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V410000

Make Model Year
VERMEER R9X12T 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-04 2014-07-08 2014-07-09

Production Dates: 2010-01-30 - 2014-03-21

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-3061

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 58

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 R9X12T trailers manufactured November 28, 2012, to March 21, 2014; R400T trailers manufactured August 27, 2013, to June 16, 2014; and R600HC trailers manufactured October 28, 2013, to April 25, 2014. In the affected drilling fluid reclaimer trailers, the suspension pivot bolts could loosen causing axle separation.

Consequence

If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will add welds to secure the suspension pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK00-3061.

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.