2012 Vermeer Bc1200xl Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V575000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: July 24th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: September 23rd, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: November 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2013-2016 BC700XL, 2012-2016 BC900XL, 2009-2016 BC1200XL, 2003-2016 BC1800XL, 2005-2014 BC600XL, 2005-2016 SC802 and 2005-2013 SC602 Brush Chippers and Stump Cutters. These models have LED side markers lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, reducing the visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence Summary:
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Vermeer will notify owners, and will supply reflective decals to be installed on the trailer sides, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at [email protected].

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V379000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1732
Date of Owner Notification: August 21st, 2012

Defect 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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V375000
Manufacturer: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1731
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: July 23rd, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: August 21st, 2012

Defect Summary:
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.

Consequence Summary:
If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.

Recall Notes:
Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1731.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.