The defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 BC1500 and BC1200XL wood chippers. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.
The risk
A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2020 |
| Vermeer BC1500 | 2020 |
Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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 BC1200XL | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1500 | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
Other wheels recalls in 2020
6 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the wheels; Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed 32 campaigns in all.
| 20V800000 18 Dec 2020 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 20V632000 14 Oct 2020 | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. |
| 20V320000 1 Jun 2020 | Keystone RV Company |
| 20V202000 8 Apr 2020 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 20V085000 13 Feb 2020 | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020