MerrITT Commodity Trailer 38′ Grain Hopper (2010) – 12V150000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard