Trailer hitchesRecall 05V-047 · 2002–2005 Vermeer BC1400
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall 05V-047 covers 57 2002–2005 Vermeer BC1400 for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
The risk
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS BEGAN MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK00-1159.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 28, 2002 to December 6, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.