NHTSA Recall 12V379000
Filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2012-08-06. An estimated 40 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: IK00-1732
Notes
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1732.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.