2010 Vermeer R9x12t Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V410000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-3061
Manufactured Begin Date: January 30th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: March 21st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: September 4th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V343000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1851
Manufactured Begin Date: January 31st, 2010
Manufactured End Date: July 2nd, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: September 25th, 2013

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V425000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1736
Date of Owner Notification: September 27th, 2012

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V291000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1718
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 2010
Manufactured End Date: May 5th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: August 6th, 2012

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
VERMEER?S RECALL NUMBER IS IK00-1718.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.