NHTSA Recall 08V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V215000; Date: May. 12, 2008
Separation from the towing vehicle could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Vermeer Bc2100xl; 2008 Vermeer Bc2100xl
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 19
Recall Summary:
Vermeer is recalling 19 my 2006 and 2008 bc2100xl tandem axle brush chipper trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue tube assemblies. Bending and/or fatigue cracking in the tongue can result in tongue failure and separation from the towing vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the tongue tube assembly. The recall began on June 5, 2008. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-621-7200.
Recall Notes:
Vermeer recall no. Ik01-1460. 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: Jun 5, 2008
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