VERMEER BC1200XL 2012: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V379000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC1200XL | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-08-21 | 2012-08-06 | 2012-08-06 |
Production Dates: 2009-07-01 - 2012-07-23
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1732
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
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.
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1732.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
