Defect Description For Recall
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2020 Bc1000Xl, Bc1200Xl, Bc1500, And Ax19 Brush Chipper Trailers. Incorrect Lug Nuts May Have Been Installed, Possibly Resulting In The Lug Nuts Loosening.
Make Of Vehicle
VERMEER
Model Of Vehicle
BC1500
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
20V085000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
If The Lug Nuts Loosen While The Vehicle Is In Motion, The Wheel May Detach And Become A Road Hazard, Or There May Be A Loss Of Control Of The Trailer. Either Scenario Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Vermeer Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Provide Replacement 17.5Ø Wheel/Tire Assembly, New Wheel Maintenance Safety Sign, Tire Specification Placard, And Supplemental Operatorøs And Maintenance Manual With Wheel Maintenance InstruCTIons, Free Of Charge. Vermeer Issued Owners An Interim Notification On March 19, 2020. The Recall Began July 6, 2020. Owners May Contact Vermeer Customer Service At 1-800-829-0051, Extension 7060. Vermeer’S Number For This Recall Is Ik3922.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7986
Date Owners Notified
20200706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20200213
Make Campaign Number
IK3922