VERMEER AX19 2019: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V270000

Make Model Year
VERMEER AX19 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-17 2021-04-21 2021-04-21

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK4078

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 286

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.

Consequence

A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.

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.safercar.gov.