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Safety Recall: 12V379000

12V379000 Reported: 8/6/2012 Component: EQUIPMENT

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Summary

Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.

Safety Risk

If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.

Additional Notes

Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1732. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected Vehicles