NHTSA Recall 05V047000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V047000; Date: Feb. 8, 2005
Tongue failure can occur resulting in separation from the towed vehicle which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Vermeer BC1400; 2003 Vermeer BC1400; 2004 Vermeer BC1400; 2005 Vermeer BC1400
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 57
Recall Summary:
On certain single axle brush chipper trailers, fatigue and cracks can occur in the tongue weldment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the tongue free of charge. The recall is began March 7, 2005. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Recall Notes:
Vermeer recall no. Ik00-1159. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2005
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