Recall 14V410000: 2013–2014 Vermeer R400T, 2013–2014 Vermeer R600HC, 2010–2014 Vermeer R9X12T
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 8, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 58
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Affected 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V410000
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK00-3061
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Sep 4, 2014
- Components
- Suspension (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology