The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V379000·Announced 2012-08-06

Vermeer Recalls 2012 BC1200XL Brush Chipper Trailers Due to Lug Nut Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because improperly torqued lug nuts could loosen, causing wheels to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that poses a significant risk of injury or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued during manufacturing.

If the lug nuts loosen, the wheels could separate from the brush chipper. This condition increases the risk of personal injury, property damage, or a crash. The recall covers 40 affected units.

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 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER BC1200XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BC1200XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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