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SevereNHTSA·13V258000·Announced 2013-06-21

Vermeer Recalls 2012-2013 R9X12T Trailers Due to Air Brake Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers because an incorrectly installed air-brake booster valve may increase stopping distances, raising the risk of a crash.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers manufactured between May 25, 2012, and May 3, 2013. The recall addresses an issue where the air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly. This installation error allows the brake application time to exceed the permissible amount, causing the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The extended brake application time may result in longer stopping distances, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 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
14

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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