The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V085000·Announced 2020-02-13

Vermeer Recalls Brush Chipper Trailers Due to Lug Nut Defect

Vermeer is recalling certain 2016-2020 brush chipper trailers because incorrect lug nuts may loosen, potentially causing the wheel to detach or loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 detachment) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. The recall involves a defect where incorrect lug nuts may have been installed on the vehicles.

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. The recall began on July 6, 2020, and owner renotification letters were mailed on February 24, 2022.

Dealers will provide a replacement 17.5-inch wheel/tire assembly, a new wheel maintenance safety sign, a tire specification placard, and a supplemental operator's and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER BC1500, BC1000XL, BC1200XL, AX19
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
8,040

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 (4)

  • BC1500
  • BC1000XL
  • BC1200XL
  • AX19

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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