NHTSA Recall 12V425000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V425000; Date: Aug. 31, 2012
A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Vermeer R9x12t; 2011 Vermeer R9x12t; 2012 Vermeer R9x12t
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 r9x12t drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured from March 01, 2010, through August 03, 2012. Due to interference between the air brake hoses and the frame cross-member at the rear axle, the air brake hose may become pinched or be damaged, resulting in the loss of air pressure to the air brakes.
How to Fix:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the air brake hose, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Recall Notes:
Vermeer's recall number is ik00-1736. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 27, 2012
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