Recall 12V379000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20120806
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 VERMEER BC1200XL

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