Vermeer 2012 Equipment recall
Recalled August 6, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V379000 · Vermeer
Hazard
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
Remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Units
40 units
Description
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
What to do
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Product
Vermeer BC1200XL
Manufacturer(s)
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →