Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V150000 Reported April 6, 2012

Rear bumper

Q: What is recall 12V150000?

NHTSA recall 12V150000 was issued by Davis Equipment Corporation on April 6, 2012. It addresses: Rear bumper. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Davis Equipment Corporation · N/A · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V150000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Davis Equipment Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 6, 2012

Defect Summary

Davis equipment corporation (dec) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 merritt commodity trailer 38 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.

Safety Consequence

If a rear impact occurred, it is possible that the following vehicle would impact the conveyor before impacting the trailers bumper, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Davis Equipment Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 12V150000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V150000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V150000?

NHTSA recall 12V150000 was issued by Davis Equipment Corporation on April 6, 2012. It addresses: Rear bumper. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Davis Equipment Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.