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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V463📅 Sep 20, 2012

2012–2013 Vermeer HG6000TX recall: body & structure

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
12V463000
Manufacturer recall #
IK00-1738
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
3
Component
STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-800-829-0051
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 19, 2012
Built
Jul 20, 2012 – Aug 21, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Vermeer's recall campaign number is IK00-1738. 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V463 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V463?

2012–2013 Vermeer HG6000TX. 3 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vermeer dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-829-0051.