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NHTSA Campaign 12V463000

STRUCTURE

Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Sep 20, 2012 · 3 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VERMEER HG6000TX 2012 3
VERMEER HG6000TX 2013 3

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V463000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.