Vermeer Ax19 (2016) – 20V085000

Defect Description For Recall

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2020 Bc1000Xl, Bc1200Xl, Bc1500, And Ax19 Brush Chipper Trailers. Incorrect Lug Nuts May Have Been Installed, Possibly Resulting In The Lug Nuts Loosening.

Make Of Vehicle

VERMEER

Model Of Vehicle

AX19

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

20V085000

Component Description

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Effect Of Defect

If The Lug Nuts Loosen While The Vehicle Is In Motion, The Wheel May Detach And Become A Road Hazard, Or There May Be A Loss Of Control Of The Trailer. Either Scenario Increases The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Vermeer Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Provide Replacement 17.5Ø Wheel/Tire Assembly, New Wheel Maintenance Safety Sign, Tire Specification Placard, And Supplemental Operatorøs And Maintenance Manual With Wheel Maintenance InstruCTIons, Free Of Charge. Vermeer Issued Owners An Interim Notification On March 19, 2020. The Recall Began July 6, 2020. Owners May Contact Vermeer Customer Service At 1-800-829-0051, Extension 7060. Vermeer’S Number For This Recall Is Ik3922.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7986

Date Owners Notified

20200706

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Date Report Received

20200213

Make Campaign Number

IK3922

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard