VERMEER BC1200XL 2024: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V505000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC1200XL | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-08-22 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK4576
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain 2024 BC1200XL brush chippers. The mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened.
A loose axle mounting bolt can result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4576.
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.nhtsa.gov.
