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NHTSA : 20V344000

Campaign Details

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.