NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Vermeer Manufacturing Company - Incorrect Lug Nut Torque Value in Service Manual
Published: May 21, 2024Recall ID: 24V357000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value.
Affected Products
Incorrect Lug Nut Torque Value in Service Manual
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Lug Nut Torque Value in Service Manual |
| Nhtsa id | 24V357000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V357000 |
| 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 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value. |
| Completion rate | 92.62 |
| Corrective action | Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4561. |
| Consequence summary | Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | IK4561 |
| Potentially affected | 1173 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |