Recall 20V085000: 2016–2020 Vermeer AX19, 2010–2020 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2016–2020 Vermeer BC1200XL +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 8,040
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5 wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operators 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Vermeer AX19
- 2017 Vermeer AX19
- 2018 Vermeer AX19
- 2019 Vermeer AX19
- 2020 Vermeer AX19
- 2010 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2011 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2012 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2013 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2014 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2015 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2016 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2017 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2018 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2019 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2020 Vermeer BC1000XL
- 2016 Vermeer BC1200XL
- 2017 Vermeer BC1200XL
- 2018 Vermeer BC1200XL
- 2019 Vermeer BC1200XL
- 2020 Vermeer BC1200XL
- 2016 Vermeer BC1500
- 2017 Vermeer BC1500
- 2018 Vermeer BC1500
- 2019 Vermeer BC1500
- 2020 Vermeer BC1500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V085000
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK3922
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Jul 6, 2020
- Components
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology