Recall 12V375000: Vermeer manufacturing company

Report received

Aug 2, 2012

Manufacturer

Vermeer manufacturing company

Potentially affected

3,450vehicles

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 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.

Possible consequence

If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.