Recall 21V270000: 2015–2021 Vermeer AX19
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 286
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.
The risk
A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.
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
- 2015 Vermeer AX19
- 2016 Vermeer AX19
- 2017 Vermeer AX19
- 2018 Vermeer AX19
- 2019 Vermeer AX19
- 2020 Vermeer AX19
- 2021 Vermeer AX19
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V270000
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK4078
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Jun 17, 2021
- Components
- Structure:frame and members (Body & Structure)
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