Vermeer recall: Structure
What is wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.
What could happen
A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Ax19 2015–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V270000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 21, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 286
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- IK4078
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: Wheels Feb 13, 2020
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.