Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VERMEER
Model Of Vehicle
HG6000TX
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V463000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120720
End Of Manufacture
20120821
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20121119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20120920
Make Campaign Number
IK00-1738