2009–2011 Vermeer BC1200XL recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 BC1200XL single axle brush chipper trailers manufactured from july 24, 2009, through february 14, 2011. During the assembly process the incorrect lug nuts were installed on wheels for the 285/75/R16 flotation tire option. These incorrect lug nuts may loosen, since the lug nuts do not match the countersink holes in the wheel disc.
💥 The risk
Loose lug nuts CAN damage the wheel disc and result in wheel separation from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the lug nuts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2011. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V262000
- Manufacturer
- VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 140
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 1, 2011
- Built
- Jul 24, 2009 – Feb 14, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .