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Vermeer R9X12T Recall 12V425: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 12V425, reported August 31, 2012, 18 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V425VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured from March 01, 2010, through August 03, 2012. Due to interference between the air brake hoses and the frame cross-member at the rear axle, the air brake hose may become pinched or be damaged, resulting in the loss of air pressure to the air brakes.
Risk
A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the air brake hose, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Notes
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1736.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Vermeer R9X12T201020112012