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Vermeer BC1200XL Recall 12V379: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 12V379, reported August 6, 2012, 40 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V379VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Component
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk
If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Vermeer BC1200XL2012