NHTSA Recall 14V410000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V410000; Date: Jul. 8, 2014
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Vermeer R400t; 2014 Vermeer R400t; 2013 Vermeer R600hc; 2014 Vermeer R600hc; 2010 Vermeer R9x12t; 2011 Vermeer R9x12t; 2012 Vermeer R9x12t; 2013 Vermeer R9x12t; 2014 Vermeer R9x12t
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 58
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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 4, 2014
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