The defect
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.
The risk
If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2011, 2012 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Vermeer BC1500 | 2011, 2012 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2012 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1500 | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1500 | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
Other equipment recalls in 2012
128 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the equipment; VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY filed 12 campaigns in all.
| 12V599000 21 Dec 2012 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
| 12V601000 21 Dec 2012 | Daimler Trucks North America |
| 12V598000 20 Dec 2012 | Jerr-Dan Corporation |
| 12V593000 18 Dec 2012 | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 12V584000 12 Dec 2012 | Creative Bus Sales, Inc. |
| 12V592000 11 Dec 2012 | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
| 12V580000 10 Dec 2012 | Glaval Bus Division |
| 12V575000 10 Dec 2012 | Winnebago Industries Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012