VERMEER BC1500 2011: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V260000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC1500 | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-07-30 | 2012-06-08 | 2012-06-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1770
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VERMEER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 VERMEER BC1500 TRAILERS. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, A SECTION OF THE MAIN FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WELDED. AS A RESULT, BENDING OR FATIGUE FRACTURES CAN RESULT, LEADING TO FRAME FAILURE.
FRAME FAILURE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
VERMEER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
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.
