Vermeer recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 BC1500 and BC1200XL wood chippers. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.
What could happen
A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Bc1200Xl 2020
- Vermeer Bc1500 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V344000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 11, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 55
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 4, 2019 to Feb 20, 2020
- Part
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Maker's own recall number
- IK966
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Suspension Jul 2, 2024
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 30, 2021
- Vermeer recall: Wheels Feb 13, 2020
- Vermeer recall: Exterior lighting Sep 16, 2015
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 6, 2012
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 2, 2012
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.