NHTSA Recall 13V343000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V343000; Date: Aug. 5, 2013
As a result, the air brake line could become damaged, causing a loss of air pressure to the air brake system and a loss of service brakes or preventing the parking brake from releasing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Vermeer R9x12t; 2011 Vermeer R9x12t; 2012 Vermeer R9x12t; 2013 Vermeer R9x12t
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 r9x12t drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured January 31, 2010, through July 2, 2013. The air brake hose may become pinched or chafed on the axle support plate.
How to Fix:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake hose clearance. If there is insufficient clearance, the rear cross member will be moved, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is ik00-1851.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 2013
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