Vermeer recall: Structure
What is wrong
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vermeer r9x12t trailers because of an inadequate clearance between the slack adjuster arm and the trailer frame. As such, the axle could contact the arm, bending it. Overtime, one or more of the brakes could lose its braking capacity due to the bent slack adjuster arm.
What could happen
Reduced braking capacity can lead to increased stopping distances and/or crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and will replace the axle, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer R9X12T 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V291000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 22, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 6, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2010 to May 5, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- IK00-1718
Notes
Vermeerâs recall number is ik00-1718.customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Suspension Jul 8, 2014
- Vermeer recall: Service brakes, air Aug 5, 2013
- Vermeer recall: Service brakes, air Jun 21, 2013
- Vermeer recall: Service brakes, air Aug 31, 2012
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.