Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #13V258000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V258000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2012-2013 r9x12t trailers manufactured may 25, 2012, through may 3, 2013 Includes 14 affected units, Extended Trailer Stopping Distance/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2013 r9x12t trailers manufactured may 25, 2012, through may 3, 2013
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.