Recall 12V291000: Vermeer manufacturing company

Report received

Jun 22, 2012

Manufacturer

Vermeer manufacturing company

Potentially affected

14vehicles

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

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.

Possible consequence

Reduced braking capacity can lead to increased stopping distances and/or crash.

Remedy

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.