NHTSA Campaign 13V258000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Jun 21, 2013 · 14 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers manufactured May 25, 2012, through May 3, 2013. The air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, allowing the brake application time to exceed the permissable amount. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

The extra brake application time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-plumb the air brake booster valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1843.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VERMEER R9X12T 2012 14
VERMEER R9X12T 2013 14

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V258000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.