CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Problem
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4005.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some brush chipper trailers may have had their axle mounting bolts, which secure the axle assembly to the main frame, left insufficiently tightened. Over time, loose bolts could allow the axle to separate from the chipper while it is being towed, raising the risk of a crash.
If you own a affected unit, the manufacturer will notify you, and an authorized dealer will replace the axle mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification at no cost to you. You can also contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060 and reference recall number IK4005. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls to confirm whether your unit is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vermeer BC900XL | 2021 |
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