Recall 24V357000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Report Date
20240521
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2016 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2017 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2018 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2019 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2020 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2021 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
| 2022 | VERMEER | BC900XL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.