Recall 21V119000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Report Date
20210225
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.

Safety Consequence

Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4005.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 VERMEER BC900XL

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