NHTSA Recall 24V357000
Filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2024-05-21. An estimated 1,173 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value.
Risk
Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4561.
Manufacturer campaign number: IK4561
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.nhtsa.gov.