NHTSA Campaign 20V344000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Jun 11, 2020 · 55 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 BC1500 and BC1200XL wood chippers. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.

Consequence

A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VERMEER BC1200XL 2020 55
VERMEER BC1500 2020 55

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V344000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.