NHTSA Recall 12V425000
Filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2012-08-31. An estimated 18 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured from March 01, 2010, through August 03, 2012. Due to interference between the air brake hoses and the frame cross-member at the rear axle, the air brake hose may become pinched or be damaged, resulting in the loss of air pressure to the air brakes.
Risk
A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the air brake hose, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Manufacturer campaign number: IK00-1736
Notes
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1736.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.