Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 20V-344 · Vermeer vehicles
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 20V-344 covers 55 Vermeer vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V344000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 BC1500 and BC1200XL wood chippers. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.
The risk
A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 4, 2019 to June 4, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.