Vermeer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Vermeer Manufacturing Company in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 11, 2020

(Campaign #: IK966)

Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen

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.

NHTSA ID: 20V344000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 55

Consequence Summary:

A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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February 13, 2020

(Campaign #: IK3922)

Wheel Lug Nuts may Loosen

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. Incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening.

NHTSA ID: 20V085000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 8,040

Consequence Summary:

If the lug nuts loosen while the vehicle is in motion, the wheel may detach and become a road hazard, or there may be a loss of control of the trailer. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5 wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operators and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owner renotification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3922.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 48.43

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