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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V291000

2010 Vermeer R9x12t — Structure: frame and members

Published June 25, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 22, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V291000, published June 25, 2012 and initiated June 22, 2012. Recalling firm: Vermeer Manufacturing Company; 2010 Vermeer R9x12t — Structure: frame and members.

What's the hazard

VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VERMEER R9X12T TRAILERS BECAUSE OF AN INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SLACK ADJUSTER ARM AND THE TRAILER FRAME. AS SUCH, THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE ARM, BENDING IT. OVERTIME, ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES COULD LOSE ITS BRAKING CAPACITY DUE TO THE BENT SLACK ADJUSTER ARM.

What to do

VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE AXLE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.

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Recall details

Brand
VERMEER
Model
R9X12T
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Lot
2010 VERMEER R9X12T
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Vermeer R9x12t — Structure: frame and members recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V291000 on June 25, 2012. Reported hazard: VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VERMEER R9X12T TRAILERS BECAUSE OF AN INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SLACK ADJUSTER ARM AND THE TRAILER FRAME. AS SUCH, THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE ARM, BENDING IT. OVERTIME, ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES COULD LOSE ITS BRAKING CAPACITY DUE TO THE BENT SLACK ADJUSTER ARM.

What should I do if I have this product?

VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE AXLE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VERMEER. Model: R9X12T.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)