2008 VERMEER BC2100XL Recalls (2)

Campaign:
08V215000 on 05/13/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
05/09/2006 - 04/29/2008
Affected:
19
Defect:
Vermeer is recalling 19 my 2006 and 2008 bc2100xl tandem axle brush chipper trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue tube assemblies. bending and/or fatigue cracking in the tongue can result in tongue failure and separation from the towing vehicle.
Consequence:
Separation from the towing vehicle could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the tongue tube assembly. the recall began on june 5, 2008. owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-621-7200.
Notes:
Vermeer recall no. ik01-1460.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.

Campaign:
11V345000 on 06/29/2011
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
12/18/2007 - 02/08/2009
Affected:
40
Defect:
Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 bc2100xl tandem axle brush clipper trailers manufactured from december 19, 2007, through february 9, 2009 and equipped with a welded assembly attached to the front of the mainframe. the welded assembly is subject to high stress levels.
Consequence:
As a result, the welded assembly may bend and/or develop fatigue cracks increasing the risk of personal injury to the equipment operators or any bystanders.
Correction:
Field kit modifications are currently being developed and dealers will replace the welded assembly with a new design free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 26, 2011. owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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