How many recalls does the 2012 Vermeer R9X12T have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Vermeer R9X12T as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Vermeer will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2012 Vermeer R9X12T is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2012 Vermeer R9X12T.

Are recall repairs on a 2012 Vermeer R9X12T free?

Usually. Federal law requires Vermeer to remedy recalls on the 2012 R9X12T free of charge at an authorized Vermeer dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2012 Vermeer R9X12T affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2012 Vermeer R9X12T, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2012 Vermeer R9X12T?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2012 Vermeer R9X12T.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Vermeer R9X12T Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Vermeer R9X12T has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 R9X12T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SUSPENSION

NHTSA #14V410000

Reported July 8, 2014 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Potentially affected: 58 vehicles

Defect description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 R9X12T trailers manufactured November 28, 2012, to March 21, 2014; R400T trailers manufactured August 27, 2013, to June 16, 2014; and R600HC trailers manufactured October 28, 2013, to April 25, 2014. In the affected drilling fluid reclaimer trailers, the suspension pivot bolts could loosen causing axle separation.

Safety consequence

If the axle separates from the reclaimer, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will add welds to secure the suspension pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK00-3061.

Notes

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA #13V343000

Reported August 5, 2013 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Defect description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 R9x12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured January 31, 2010, through July 2, 2013. The air brake hose may become pinched or chafed on the axle support plate.

Safety consequence

As a result, the air brake line could become damaged, causing a loss of air pressure to the air brake system and a loss of service brakes or preventing the parking brake from releasing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake hose clearance. If there is insufficient clearance, the rear cross member will be moved, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1851.

Notes

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA #13V258000

Reported June 21, 2013 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Potentially affected: 14 vehicles

Defect description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers manufactured May 25, 2012, through May 3, 2013. The air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, allowing the brake application time to exceed the permissable amount. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

The extra brake application time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-plumb the air brake booster valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141. Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1843.

Notes

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #12V425000

Reported August 31, 2012 · VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Potentially affected: 18 vehicles

Defect description

Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 R9X12T drilling fluid reclaimer trailers manufactured from March 01, 2010, through August 03, 2012. Due to interference between the air brake hoses and the frame cross-member at the rear axle, the air brake hose may become pinched or be damaged, resulting in the loss of air pressure to the air brakes.

Safety consequence

A loss of air pressure to the air brakes can result in a loss of service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the air brake hose, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.

Notes

Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1736.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA #12V291000

Reported June 22, 2012 · VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Potentially affected: 14 vehicles

Defect description

VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VERMEER R9X12T TRAILERS BECAUSE OF AN INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SLACK ADJUSTER ARM AND THE TRAILER FRAME. AS SUCH, THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE ARM, BENDING IT. OVERTIME, ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES COULD LOSE ITS BRAKING CAPACITY DUE TO THE BENT SLACK ADJUSTER ARM.

Safety consequence

REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND/OR CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE AXLE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-628-3141.

Notes

VERMEERS RECALL NUMBER IS IK00-1718.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Vermeer R9X12T model years

Check your 2012 Vermeer R9X12T VIN

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