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Vermeer R400T Recall 14V410: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 14V410, reported July 8, 2014, 58 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V410Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 R9X12T trailers manufactured November 28, 2012, to March 21, 2014; R400T trailers manufactured August 27, 2013, to June 16, 2014; and R600HC trailers manufactured October 28, 2013, to April 25, 2014. In the affected drilling fluid reclaimer trailers, the suspension pivot bolts could loosen causing axle separation.
Risk
If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will add welds to secure the suspension pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK00-3061.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Vermeer R400T20132014
Vermeer R600HC20132014
Vermeer R9X12T20102011201220132014