Recall 12V150000: Davis equipment corporation

Report received

Apr 6, 2012

Manufacturer

Davis equipment corporation

Potentially affected

25vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Davis equipment corporation (dec) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 merritt commodity trailer 38’ grain hoppers. The conveyor belt on these vehicles extends out of the rear of the trailer in the rear impact zone of the back wheels and does not meet the requirements for rear impact protection.

Possible consequence

If a rear impact occurred, it is possible that the following vehicle would impact the conveyor before impacting the trailer’s bumper, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dec will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear bumper placement as necessary. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 1, 2012. Owners may contact dec at 1-515-270-8300.