Vermeer recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.
What could happen
If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Bc1000Xl 2011–2012
- Vermeer Bc1200Xl 2009–2012
- Vermeer Bc1500 2011–2012
- Vermeer Bc1800Xl 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V375000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 21, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,450
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to Jul 30, 2012
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- IK00-1731
Notes
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1731.Customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Wheels Jun 11, 2020
- Vermeer recall: Wheels Feb 13, 2020
- Vermeer recall: Structure Jun 8, 2012
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 30, 2021
- Vermeer recall: Exterior lighting Sep 16, 2015
- Vermeer recall: Suspension Jul 2, 2024
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.