Recall 13V258 affects 14 2012-2013 Vermeer R9X12T trailers for slow air-brake application. Repair is free at any franchised Vermeer dealer.
Vermeer is recalling 14 2012-2013 R9X12T trailers because the air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, causing brake application time to exceed the federal limit. The defect can extend stopping distances and increase crash risk, and the Vermeer dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The R9X12T trailer uses an air brake system, which relies on compressed air to send braking force through the trailer when the tow vehicle applies the brakes. The air-brake booster valve helps move that air signal quickly enough for the trailer brakes to respond within the required timing.
On affected 2012-2013 Vermeer R9X12T trailers, the booster valve was installed incorrectly. Because of that installation error, the brake application time takes longer than allowed under the air brake safety standard. The brakes still receive the command, but the response is delayed beyond the permitted limit. Trailer braking depends on timing as well as force, so the tow vehicle and trailer are not working together as designed during a stop.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator should not expect a dashboard light, noise, or pedal change to confirm this issue before the trailer is inspected and repaired.
Who's affected?
Covers the same brake system across the 2012 and 2013 model years.
| 2013 Vermeer R9X12T | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Vermeer R9X12T | brake system |
| Units affected | 14 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Extra brake application time lengthens stopping distance and increases the risk of a crash. Until the brake booster valve is re-plumbed, use extra following distance and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Vermeer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Vermeer R9X12T is included in this recall.
- Review the Vermeer owner notice mailed after July 29, 2013, if you have it.
- Contact a franchised Vermeer dealer to confirm the free air-brake booster valve re-plumbing that corrects the slow brake application.
- Reference recall number 13V258 and Vermeer recall IK00-1843 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping distance.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Vermeer technician re-plumbs the air brake booster valve so the R9X12T trailer's air brake system applies within the required timing. Vermeer describes the recall repair as free of charge. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, confirm with the dealer before planning service. Once the dealer repair is available, parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk whether the trailer needs any brake system inspection before it returns to service.
Timeline
| June 21, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V258?
Recall 13V258 covers 14 2012-2013 Vermeer R9X12T trailers with an incorrectly installed air-brake booster valve. The installation lets brake application time exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121 limits, which can extend stopping distance and raise crash risk. Vermeer dealers will re-plumb the valve for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Vermeer R9X12T is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V258. If it is, contact a franchised Vermeer dealer to schedule the air-brake booster valve re-plumbing. Reference recall number 13V258 or Vermeer recall number IK00-1843 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Vermeer says dealers will re-plumb the air-brake booster valve free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Vermeer dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is longer stopping distance. Because the air-brake booster valve was installed incorrectly, brake application takes too long under the federal air-brake standard. That extra stopping distance raises the risk of a crash, so confirm the VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this Vermeer R9X12T used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Vermeer's owner notice, check your VIN, then call a Vermeer dealer or Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141 with recall number 13V258.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V258000 |
|---|---|
| Vermeer customer service | 1-641-628-3141 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V258 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V258000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →