Vehicle recall 12V260000 · June 8, 2012
2007-2012 Vermeer BC1500
During the assembly process, a section of the main frame may have been incorrectly welded.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 vermeer BC1500 trailers. During the assembly process, a section of the main frame may have been incorrectly welded. As a result, bending or fatigue fractures can result, leading to frame failure.
- Consequence
- Frame failure may increase the risk of personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2012. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.
- Notes
- Customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V260000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2012
- Filed by
- VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 30, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,770
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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