NHTSA Recall 11V345000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V345000; Date: Jun. 30, 2011
As a result, the welded assembly may bend and/or develop fatigue cracks increasing the risk of personal injury to the equipment operators or any bystanders.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Vermeer Bc2100xl; 2009 Vermeer Bc2100xl
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 40
Recall Summary:
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 bc2100xl tandem axle brush clipper trailers manufactured from December 19, 2007, through February 9, 2009 and equipped with a welded assembly attached to the front of the mainframe. The welded assembly is subject to high stress levels.
How to Fix:
Field kit modifications are currently being developed and dealers will replace the welded assembly with a new design free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 26, 2011. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2011
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