Merritt Commodity Trailer recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Davis equipment corporation (dec) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 merritt commodity trailer 38â grain hoppers. The conveyor belt on these vehicles extends out of the rear of the trailer in the rear impact zone of the back wheels and does not meet the requirements for rear impact protection.
What could happen
If a rear impact occurred, it is possible that the following vehicle would impact the conveyor before impacting the trailerâs bumper, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dec will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear bumper placement as necessary. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 1, 2012. Owners may contact dec at 1-515-270-8300.
Vehicles covered
- Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V150000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Davis Equipment Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.