NHTSA Recall 12V260000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V260000; Date: Jun. 8, 2012
Frame failure may increase the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Vermeer BC1500; 2008 Vermeer BC1500; 2009 Vermeer BC1500; 2010 Vermeer BC1500; 2011 Vermeer BC1500; 2012 Vermeer BC1500
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 1,770
Recall Summary:
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 vermeer bc1500 trailers. During the assembly process, a section of the main frame may have been incorrectly welded. As a result, bending or fatigue fractures can result, leading to frame failure.
How to Fix:
Vermeer will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2012. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 2012
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