2010 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2009 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2008 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper — Equipment
Published April 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 6, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V150000, published April 5, 2012 and initiated April 6, 2012. Recalling firm: DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION; 2010 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2009 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2008 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER
- Model
- 38' GRAIN HOPPER
- Manufacturer
- DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
- Lot
- 2010 MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER 38' GRAIN HOPPER | 2009 MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER 38' GRAIN HOPPER | 2008 MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER 38' GRAIN HOPPER | 2011 MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER 38' GRAIN HOPPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2009 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2008 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper | 2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V150000 on April 5, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER. Model: 38' GRAIN HOPPER.