Kingpin wear
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 12V463000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V463000?
NHTSA recall 12V463000 was issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company on September 20, 2012. It addresses: Kingpin wear. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V463000 or the manufacturer campaign number IK00-1738. 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.