Vermeer Recall 12V379000: Equipment
NHTSA recall 12V379000 · announced August 6, 2012 · filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · 40 units affected
The problem
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
The risk
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
What to do
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1732.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.