VERMEER BC2100XL 2008: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V215000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC2100XL | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-06-05 | 2008-05-12 | 2008-05-14 |
Production Dates: 2006-05-10 - 2008-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK01-1460
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VERMEER IS RECALLING 19 MY 2006 AND 2008 BC2100XL TANDEM AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TONGUE TUBE ASSEMBLIES. BENDING AND/OR FATIGUE CRACKING IN THE TONGUE CAN RESULT IN TONGUE FAILURE AND SEPARATION FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.
SEPARATION FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-621-7200.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK01-1460.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.
