Vermeer R9X12T (2012-2013): Service brakes, air
Recall 13V258000 · Jun 21, 2013 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
14
vehicles affected
14
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V258000
- Date
- Jun 21, 2013
- Maker
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 14
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers manufactured May 25, 2012, through May 3, 2013. The air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, allowing the brake application time to exceed the permissable amount. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What can happen
The extra brake application time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-plumb the air brake booster valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1843.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V258000?
1 model: Vermeer R9X12T (2012-2013), about 14 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V258000?
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-plumb the air brake booster valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1843.
What can happen?
The extra brake application time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of crash.
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.