The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V557000·Announced 2025-08-28

Vermeer Recalls 2025 R600T Trailers Due to Weak Rear Impact Guards

Vermeer is recalling 2025 R600T trailers because the rear impact guards may have inadequate strength, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inadequate strength of rear impact guards) that fails to meet federal safety standards, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2025 R600T trailers. The rear impact guards on these vehicles were manufactured with a design that may have inadequate strength. As a result, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

The inadequate strength of the rear impact guards can increase the risk of injury during a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will repair the rear impact guards free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2025. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4732.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER R600T
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • R600T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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