Recall 05V047000: Vermeer manufacturing company

Report received

Feb 8, 2005

Manufacturer

Vermeer manufacturing company

Potentially affected

57vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain single axle brush chipper trailers, fatigue and cracks can occur in the tongue weldment.

Possible consequence

Tongue failure can occur resulting in separation from the towed vehicle which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tongue free of charge. The recall is began march 7, 2005. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.