VERMEER BC900XL 2019: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V357000

Make Model Year
VERMEER BC900XL 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-11 2024-05-21 2024-05-21

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK4561

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1173

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value.

Consequence

Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4561.

Notes

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.