Vermeer 2008–2009 Equipment recall
Recalled June 30, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11V345000 · Vermeer
Hazard
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.
Units
40 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Vermeer BC2100XL
Manufacturer(s)
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →