NHTSA Campaign 21V270000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Apr 21, 2021 · 286 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.
Consequence
A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2015 | 286 |
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2016 | 286 |
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2017 | 286 |
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2018 | 286 |
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2019 | 286 |
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2020 | 286 |
| VERMEER | AX19 | 2021 | 286 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V270000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.