Vermeer recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer R400T 2013–2014
- Vermeer R600Hc 2013–2014
- Vermeer R9X12T 2010–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V410000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 58
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 27, 2013 to Jun 16, 2014
- Part
- Suspension
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Service brakes, air Aug 5, 2013
- Vermeer recall: Service brakes, air Jun 21, 2013
- Vermeer recall: Service brakes, air Aug 31, 2012
- Vermeer recall: Structure Jun 22, 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.