NHTSA Recall 24V505000
Filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2024-07-02. An estimated 84 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2024 BC1200XL brush chippers. The mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
A loose axle mounting bolt can result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4576.
Manufacturer campaign number: IK4576
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.