NHTSA Recall 12V463000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V463000; Date: Sep. 20, 2012
Wear on the kingpin may result in its failure, which could allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, possibly striking another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Vermeer Hg6000tx; 2013 Vermeer Hg6000tx
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Vermeer is recalling two model year 2012 and one model year 2013 hg6000tx horizontal grinder trailers, manufactured from July 20, 2012, through August 21, 2012, equipped with a dolly transport option. Due to incorrect machining, the kingpin used with the assembly that converts the tracked grinder into a trailer can experience excessive wear.
How to Fix:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the kingpin free of charge. The safety recall began on November 19, 2012. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-800-829-0051 or 1-641-621-7060.
Recall Notes:
Vermeer's recall campaign number is ik00-1738. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 2012
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