Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V344000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-06-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V344000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-11
Owners notified
2020-07-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
VERMEER BC1200XL2020
VERMEER BC15002020

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.