Recall 11V345000: Vermeer manufacturing company

Report received

Jun 30, 2011

Manufacturer

Vermeer manufacturing company

Potentially affected

40vehicles

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

Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 bc2100xl tandem axle brush clipper trailers manufactured from december 19, 2007, through february 9, 2009 and equipped with a welded assembly attached to the front of the mainframe. The welded assembly is subject to high stress levels.

Possible consequence

As a result, the welded assembly may bend and/or develop fatigue cracks increasing the risk of personal injury to the equipment operators or any bystanders.

Remedy

Field kit modifications are currently being developed and dealers will replace the welded assembly with a new design free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 26, 2011. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.