VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-08-02.
Recall campaignNHTSA 12V375000
Equipment
Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,450
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-02
Owners notified
2012-08-21
Defect description
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.
Safety risk
If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Notes
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1731.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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.