Recall 12V150000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER | 38' GRAIN HOPPER |
| 2009 | MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER | 38' GRAIN HOPPER |
| 2010 | MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER | 38' GRAIN HOPPER |
| 2011 | MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER | 38' GRAIN HOPPER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.