Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #20V344000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V344000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting 2020 bc1500 and bc1200xl wood chippers Includes 55 affected units, Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020 bc1500 and bc1200xl wood chippers

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 bc1500 and bc1200xl wood chippers. the wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.

Corrective Action

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. the recall began july 30, 2020. owners may contact vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. vermeer's number for this recall is ik.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V344000
Report Received Date: 2020-06-11T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel lug nuts may loosen
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 55

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK966
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 bc1500 and bc1200xl wood chippers. the wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.
Consequence Summary: A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. the recall began july 30, 2020. owners may contact vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. vermeer's number for this recall is ik.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-k2mm~g5j5.6uh3
NHTSA ID: 20V344000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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