Vermeer Recall 12V375000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 12V375000 · announced August 2, 2012 · filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · 3,450 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1731.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.