Vermeer HG6000TX (2012-2013): Structure
Recall 12V463000 · Sep 20, 2012 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
3
vehicles affected
3
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V463000
- Date
- Sep 20, 2012
- Maker
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 3
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Vermeer | HG6000TX | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V463000?
1 model: Vermeer HG6000TX (2012-2013), about 3 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V463000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.