Vermeer recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 bc2100xl tandem axle brush clipper trailers manufactured from december 19, 2007, through february 9, 2009 and equipped with a welded assembly attached to the front of the mainframe. The welded assembly is subject to high stress levels.
What could happen
As a result, the welded assembly may bend and/or develop fatigue cracks increasing the risk of personal injury to the equipment operators or any bystanders.
The fix
Field kit modifications are currently being developed and dealers will replace the welded assembly with a new design free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 26, 2011. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Bc2100Xl 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V345000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 30, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 40
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 19, 2007 to Feb 9, 2009
- Part
- Equipment
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 .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.