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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2012 VERMEER Bc1200xl?
- There are 7 recall(s) for the 2012 VERMEER Bc1200xl, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 118553 [USA]: The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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." 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]. 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.
Recall 95976 [USA]: If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 94035 [USA]: If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 2020056 [Canada]: Wheels
Issue: certain brush chipper trailers were built with wheels that have an incorrect wheel nut contact area. As a result, the wheel nuts could loosen over time and fall off. The wheels can also develop possible cracks causing the tire to lose air pressure. If either of these conditions happen, a wheel could separate from the trailer. Safety risk: a wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that detaches from the trailer could create a hazard for the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and nearby people. Corrective actions: for brush chippers manufactured between august 1, 2016, and february 7, 2020: vermeer will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your brush chipper to a dealer to inspect the wheels and replace them, if necessary. A new safety sign (warning label), tire/wheel specification label and a supplemental operator's and maintenance manual will also be provided. For certain brush chippers manufactured between 2006 and august 1, 2016 that had a replacement wheel(s) installed: vermeer will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to check the trailer for defective wheels. If you have not already done so, you should complete the provided inspection form return it (with photos) to: [email protected]. After you have submitted this form, you should contact your dealer to have a new safety sign (warning label) installed and receive a supplemental operator's and maintenance manual. If the brush chipper has the defective wheels, they will be replaced. Note: all owners should continue to inspect and tighten the wheel nuts and check tire air pressure on a daily basis, or at a minimum every 250 kilometers until the final repair has been performed.
Recall 2015507 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Certain brush chipper and stump cutter units may not comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 108 - lighting system and retro reflective devices. During manufacturing, the side marker led lights installed did not include a reflex reflector built into the lens and no other reflex reflectors were installed on the sides of the trailers, which fails to meet the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will install separate reflectors with sae (a) marking or led side marker lights with reflex reflectors with an sae (a) rated lens.
Recall 2012258 [Canada]: Structure
On certain units, the axle to frame mounting bolts were improperly tightened during assembly and could loosen. This could cause the axle to shift or become separated from the trailer chassis, resulting in poor vehicle handling characteristics or a loss of control increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace axle mounting hardware and tighten to specification.
Recall 2012257 [Canada]: Wheels
One some units, the wheel lug nuts were installed without using a calibrated torque wrench. Undertorqued lug nuts could cause the wheels to become loose or separate from the vehicle, resulting in poor vehicle handling, an increased risk of a crash causing personal injuries and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will verify wheel lug nut torque.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
SVC2022-010 - EQUIPMENT: Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
IK004006 - EQUIPMENT: Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
SVC2020-005 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Part number of amber decal included in bill of material has been updated.
IK003633 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Part number of amber decal included in bill of material has been updated.
SVC2020-052 Rev. - WHEELS: Beginning in august 2016 through early february 2020, specific wheels (steel rim) with bolt pattern 8 on 6 inch circle to be used with 5/8" studs provided by a supplier: -have an incorrect lug nut contact area causing wheel lug nuts
SVC2020-016 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: The absence of side reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.