2016 VERMEER BC1500 RECALL - #20V085000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. Incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 VERMEER BC1500 |
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| Manufacturer |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/14/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
7/6/2020 |
| # Affected |
8,040 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| Description |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. Incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening. |
| Consequences |
If the lug nuts loosen while the vehicle is in motion, the wheel may detach and become a road hazard, or there may be a loss of control of the trailer. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5? wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operator?s and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owner renotification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3922. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
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