Recall
Vermeer Bc1400 — 05V047000
NHTSA ID
05V047000
Make
Vermeer
Model
Bc1400
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2005-02-08
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
57
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
IK00-1159
Summary
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
Consequence
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS BEGAN MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.