2013 VERMEER R400T RECALL - #14V410000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 VERMEER R400T |
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| Manufacturer |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
8/27/2013 - 6/16/2014 |
| Recalled on |
7/9/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/4/2014 |
| # Affected |
58 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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