2010 VERMEER R9X12T RECALL - #12V291000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 VERMEER R9X12T |
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| Manufacturer |
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2010 - 5/5/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/25/2012 |
| Influenced by |
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/6/2012 |
| # Affected |
14 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VERMEER?S RECALL NUMBER IS IK00-1718.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2010 VERMEER R9X12T Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2010 VERMEER R9X12T Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 VERMEER R9X12T Recall for SUSPENSION
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