2009–2012 Vermeer BC1200XL & 2011–2012 Vermeer BC1000XL + 2 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 12V375000
- Manufacturer recall #
- IK00-1731
- Manufacturer
- VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 3,450
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 21, 2012
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 – Jul 30, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.