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Vehicle recall 12V150000 · April 6, 2012

2008-2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence
If a rear impact occurred, it is possible that the following vehicle would impact the conveyor before impacting the trailer’s bumper, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Notes
Owners may also 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V150000
Reported to NHTSA
April 6, 2012
Filed by
DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
Owner notification
May 1, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
25
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 12V150000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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