Recall
Vermeer R400t — 14V410000
NHTSA ID
14V410000
Make
Vermeer
Model
R400t
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2014-07-08
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
58
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
IK00-3061
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.