Vehicle recall 12V379000 · August 6, 2012
2012 Vermeer BC1200XL
As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
- Consequence
- If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
- Notes
- Vermeer's recall number is IK00-1732.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
- 12V379000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2012
- Filed by
- VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK00-1732
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vermeer BC1200XL (2012): 2012
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