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Vermeer BC1500 Recall 12V375: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 12V375, reported August 2, 2012, 3,450 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V375VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Component
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk
If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Vermeer BC1000XL20112012
Vermeer BC1200XL2009201020112012
Vermeer BC150020112012
Vermeer BC1800XL2012