Structure: frame and membersRecall 21V-270 · 2015–2021 Vermeer AX19
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 21V-270 covers 286 2015–2021 Vermeer AX19 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V270000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.
The risk
A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.
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
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.