VERMEER BC1400 2004: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V047000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC1400 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-03-07 | 2005-02-08 | 2005-02-09 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-28 - 2004-12-06
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1159
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS BEGAN MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK00-1159.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
