2008–2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Davis equipment corporation (dec) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 merritt commodity trailer 38 Grain hoppers. The conveyor belt on these vehicles extends out of the rear of the trailer in the rear impact zone of the back wheels and does not meet the requirements for rear impact protection.
💥 The risk
If a rear impact occurred, it is possible that the following vehicle would impact the conveyor before impacting the trailers bumper, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Dec will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear bumper placement as necessary. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 1, 2012. Owners may contact dec at 1-515-270-8300.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V150000
- Manufacturer
- DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 25
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 1, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also 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 .