NHTSA campaign 12V379000
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall 12V379000
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.
Reported 08/06/2012
What can happen
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Equipment
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.