NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Vermeer HG6000TX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Vermeer HG6000TX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vermeer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Vermeer HG6000TX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #12V463000Reported September 20, 2012 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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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