Vermeer Recall 20V344000: Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 20V344000 · announced June 11, 2020 · filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · 55 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Vermeer Bc1200xl
• 2020 Vermeer Bc1500

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