Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V085000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-02-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V085000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
8,040
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-13
Owners notified
2020-07-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

26 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
VERMEER AX192020 2019 2018 2017 2016
VERMEER BC1000XL2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
VERMEER BC1200XL2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
VERMEER BC15002020 2019 2018 2017 2016

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.