| Make : VERMEER | Model : BC1400 | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20020128 - 20041206 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V047000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050208 | Date Added to Database: 20050209 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK00-1159 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 57 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT. |
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Consequence:
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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