The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V425000·Announced 2012-08-31

Vermeer Recalls R9X12T Trailers Due to Air Brake Hose Interference

Vermeer is recalling 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers because air brake hoses may be pinched by the frame, risking loss of service brakes and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the braking system that results in a loss of service brakes, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured between March 1, 2010, and August 3, 2012. The recall involves 18 units.

The defect involves interference between the air brake hoses and the frame cross-member at the rear axle. This interference may pinch or damage the air brake hose, resulting in a loss of air pressure to the air brakes. A loss of air pressure can cause a loss of service brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the air brake hose free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER R9X12T
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R9X12T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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