Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #12V463000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V463000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Includes 3 affected units, Kingpin wear, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vermeer is recalling two model year 2012 and one model year 2013 hg6000tx horizontal grinder trailers, manufactured from july 20, 2012, through august 21, 2012, equipped with a dolly transport option. Due to incorrect machining, the kingpin used with the assembly that converts the tracked grinder into a trailer can experience excessive wear.

Corrective Action

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the kingpin free of charge. the safety recall began on november 19, 2012. owners may contact vermeer at 1-800-829-0051 or 1-641-621-7060.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V463000
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2012-09-20T00:00:00
Subject: Kingpin wear
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK00-1738
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vermeer is recalling two model year 2012 and one model year 2013 hg6000tx horizontal grinder trailers, manufactured from july 20, 2012, through august 21, 2012, equipped with a dolly transport option. Due to incorrect machining, the kingpin used with the assembly that converts the tracked grinder into a trailer can experience excessive wear.
Consequence Summary: Wear on the kingpin may result in its failure, which could allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, possibly striking another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Corrective Action: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the kingpin free of charge. the safety recall began on november 19, 2012. owners may contact vermeer at 1-800-829-0051 or 1-641-621-7060.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sy4k-jvfk-utn7
NHTSA ID: 12V463000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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