NHTSA Campaign 14V410000

SUSPENSION

Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Jul 8, 2014 · 58 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VERMEER R400T 2013 58
VERMEER R400T 2014 58
VERMEER R600HC 2013 58
VERMEER R600HC 2014 58
VERMEER R9X12T 2010 58
VERMEER R9X12T 2011 58
VERMEER R9X12T 2012 58
VERMEER R9X12T 2013 58
VERMEER R9X12T 2014 58

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V410000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.