Recall 12V260000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Report Date
20120608
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 VERMEER BC1500 TRAILERS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, A SECTION OF THE MAIN FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WELDED. AS A RESULT, BENDING OR FATIGUE FRACTURES CAN RESULT, LEADING TO FRAME FAILURE.

Safety Consequence

FRAME FAILURE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 VERMEER BC1500
2008 VERMEER BC1500
2009 VERMEER BC1500
2010 VERMEER BC1500
2011 VERMEER BC1500
2012 VERMEER BC1500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.