Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #20V085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V085000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting 2016-2020 bc1000xl, bc1200xl, bc1500, and ax19 brush chipper trailers Includes 8,040 affected units, Wheel Lug Nuts may Loosen, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2020 bc1000xl, bc1200xl, bc1500, and ax19 brush chipper trailers

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 bc1000xl, bc1200xl, bc1500, and ax19 brush chipper trailers. incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening.

Corrective Action

Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5? wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operator?s and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. owner renotification letters were mailed february 24, 2022. the recall began july 6, 2020. owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. vermeer's number for this recall is ik3922.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V085000
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2020-02-13T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel lug nuts may loosen
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 8,040

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK3922
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 bc1000xl, bc1200xl, bc1500, and ax19 brush chipper trailers. incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening.
Consequence Summary: If the lug nuts loosen while the vehicle is in motion, the wheel may detach and become a road hazard, or there may be a loss of control of the trailer. either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5? wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operator?s and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. owner renotification letters were mailed february 24, 2022. the recall began july 6, 2020. owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. vermeer's number for this recall is ik3922.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 44.32

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NHTSA ID: 20V085000
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Created At: 1742808662
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