NHTSASUSPENSION
Vermeer Manufacturing Company - Improperly Tightened Axle Mounting Bolts
Published: July 2, 2024Recall ID: 24V505000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose axle mounting bolt can result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2024 BC1200XL brush chippers. The mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Axle Mounting Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Axle Mounting Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 24V505000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V505000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Defect summary | Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2024 BC1200XL brush chippers. The mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4576. |
| Consequence summary | A loose axle mounting bolt can result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | IK4576 |
| Potentially affected | 84 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |