Recall 14V410000

SUSPENSION

Report Date
20140708
Component
SUSPENSION
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.