Defect: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. Incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the lug nuts loosen while the vehicle is in motion, the wheel may detach and become a road hazard, or there may be a loss of control of the trailer. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5A wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operatorA s and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owner renotification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service a (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
8 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
4
STRUCTURE
2
WHEELS
2
TIRES
1
10243467
Date: 2023-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Brush Chipper Remote Control Kit
10243470
Date: 2023-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Brush Chipper Remote Control Kit
10214925
Date: 2022-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
10214926
Date: 2022-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
10208270
Date: 2022-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Enhanced Axle Kit
10208287
Date: 2022-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Enhanced Axle Kit.
10180050
Date: 2020-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
16" wheels and tires are no longer available. A kit is available for 17.5" wheels and tires replacement.
10171826
Date: 2020-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
Beginning in August 2016 through early February 2020, specific wheels (steel rim) with bolt pattern 8 on 6A1?2 inch circle to be used with 5/8" studs provided by a supplier: -have an incorrect lug nut contact area causing wheel lug nuts to loosen; and/or -can develop possible cracks causi
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