2010–2014 Vermeer R9X12T & 2013–2014 Vermeer R400T + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 14V410000
- Manufacturer recall #
- IK00-3061
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Vehicles affected
- 58
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-829-0051
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 4, 2014
- Built
- Aug 27, 2013 – Jun 16, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.