Vermeer AX19 Recall 20V085: Loose lug nuts can let wheels detach on brush chippers

What this recall means for you

Vermeer has recalled certain brush chipper trailers because incorrect lug nuts may have been installed at the factory. Over time, these lug nuts can loosen while the trailer is moving.

If the lug nuts loosen during travel, a wheel could come off and become a road hazard for other drivers, or the trailer could become difficult to control. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the wheel and tire assembly with a 17.5-inch wheel and tire assembly, and will provide a new wheel maintenance safety sign, a tire specification placard, and a supplemental operator's and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions. To get the remedy, contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060, referencing recall number IK3922. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.