2012 VERMEER HG6000TX Recall

Campaign:

12V463000 on 09/19/2012

Component:

Structure

Manufactured:

07/19/2012 - 08/20/2012

Affected:

3

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Vermeer's recall campaign number is ik00-1738. 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.

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