NHTSA recall 12V150000
Equipment
Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.