The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V270000·Announced 2021-04-21

Vermeer Recalls 2015-2021 AX19 Brush Chipper Trailers Due to Frame Crack Risk

Vermeer is recalling 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers because a crack in the undercarriage frame may cause it to bend, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (undercarriage frame crack) that may cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. The recall involves 286 units where a crack may develop in the undercarriage frame, causing the frame to bend.

A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy for this defect is still under development. Vermeer issued an interim notification letter to owners on May 27, 2021, and mailed owner notification letters on June 17, 2021.

Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER AX19
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
286

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)

  • AX19

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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