Structure: frame and membersRecall 12V-291 · 2010–2012 Vermeer R9X12t
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall 12V-291 covers 14 2010–2012 Vermeer R9X12t for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VERMEER R9X12T TRAILERS BECAUSE OF AN INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SLACK ADJUSTER ARM AND THE TRAILER FRAME. AS SUCH, THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE ARM, BENDING IT. OVERTIME, ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES COULD LOSE ITS BRAKING CAPACITY DUE TO THE BENT SLACK ADJUSTER ARM.
The risk
REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR CRASH.
The fix
VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE AXLE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.
VERMEERS RECALL NUMBER IS IK00-1718.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2010 to May 5, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.