Vermeer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2012
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Vermeer Manufacturing Company in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 20, 2012
(Campaign #: IK00-1738)
Kingpin wear
Vermeer is recalling two model year 2012 and one model year 2013 HG6000TX horizontal grinder trailers, manufactured from July 20, 2012, through August 21, 2012, equipped with a dolly transport option. Due to incorrect machining, the kingpin used with the assembly that converts the tracked grinder into a trailer can experience excessive wear.
NHTSA ID: 12V463000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
Wear on the kingpin may result in its failure, which could allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle, possibly striking another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the kingpin free of charge. The safety recall began on November 19, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-800-829-0051 or 1-641-621-7060.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 31, 2012
(Campaign #: IK00-1736)
Air Brake Hose
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.
NHTSA ID: 12V425000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 6, 2012
(Campaign #: IK00-1732)
Improper Lug Nut Torqueing
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
NHTSA ID: 12V379000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 2, 2012
(Campaign #: IK00-1731)
Axle Mounting Bolt
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.
NHTSA ID: 12V375000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,450
Consequence Summary:
If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 22, 2012
(Campaign #: IK00-1718)
AXLE REPLACEMENT
VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VERMEER R9X12T TRAILERS BECAUSE OF AN INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SLACK ADJUSTER ARM AND THE TRAILER FRAME. AS SUCH, THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE ARM, BENDING IT. OVERTIME, ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES COULD LOSE ITS BRAKING CAPACITY DUE TO THE BENT SLACK ADJUSTER ARM.
NHTSA ID: 12V291000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR CRASH.
Corrective Action:
VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE AXLE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 8, 2012
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INCORRECT WELD OF MAINFRAME
VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 VERMEER BC1500 TRAILERS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, A SECTION OF THE MAIN FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WELDED. AS A RESULT, BENDING OR FATIGUE FRACTURES CAN RESULT, LEADING TO FRAME FAILURE.
NHTSA ID: 12V260000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,770
Consequence Summary:
FRAME FAILURE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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