2012 Vermeer R9X12T recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: September 4, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Defect: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 R9x12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured January 31, 2010, through July 2, 2013. The air brake hose may become pinched or chafed on the axle support plate.

Why it matters: As a result, the air brake line could become damaged, causing a loss of air pressure to the air brake system and a loss of service brakes or preventing the parking brake from releasing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake hose clearance. If there is insufficient clearance, the rear cross member will be moved, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1851.

Owner notification: September 25, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Defect: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers manufactured May 25, 2012, through May 3, 2013. The air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, allowing the brake application time to exceed the permissable amount. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.".

Why it matters: The extra brake application time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of crash.

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-plumb the air brake booster valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1843.

Owner notification: July 29, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

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.

Why it matters: A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: September 27, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Reduced braking capacity can lead to increased stopping distances and/or crash.

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.

Owner notification: August 6, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY