NHTSA Recall 12V379000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V379000; Date: Aug. 6, 2012
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Vermeer Bc1200xl
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Affected Units:: 40
Recall Summary:
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 bc1200xl brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
How to Fix:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Recall Notes:
Vermeer's recall number is ik00-1732. 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: Aug 21, 2012
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