Defect Description For Recall
Davis Equipment Corporation (Dec) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 MerrITT Commodity Trailer 38Ø Grain Hoppers. The Conveyor Belt On These Vehicles Extends Out Of The Rear Of The Trailer In The Rear Impact Zone Of The Back Wheels And Does Not Meet The Requirements For Rear Impact ProteCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER
Model Of Vehicle
38′ GRAIN HOPPER
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
12V150000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If A Rear Impact Occurred, It Is Possible That The Following Vehicle Would Impact The Conveyor Before ImpActing The Trailerøs Bumper, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dec Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Correct The Rear Bumper Placement As Necessary. The Remedy Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 1, 2012. Owners May Contact Dec At 1-515-270-8300.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Davis Equipment Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25
Date Owners Notified
20120501
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Davis Equipment Corporation
Date Report Received
20120406