What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020056
- Recall date
- 14 February 2020
- Make
- Vermeer
- Models
- Bc1000xl, Bc1200xl, Bc1500, AX19
- Model years
- 2006 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Equipment
- System
- Wheels
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 600
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnCertain brush chipper trailers were built with wheels that have an incorrect wheel nut contact area. As a result, the wheel nuts could loosen over time and fall off. The wheels can also develop possible cracks causing the tire to lose air pressure. If either of these conditions happen, a wheel could separate from the trailer. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that detaches from the trailer could create a hazard for the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and nearby people.rn rnCorrective Actions: rnFor brush chippers manufactured between August 1, 2016, and February 7, 2020:rnVermeer will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your brush chipper to a dealer to inspect the wheels and replace them, if necessary. A new safety sign (warning label), tire/wheel specification label and a supplemental operator's and maintenance manual will also be provided. rn rnFor certain brush chippers manufactured between 2006 and August 1, 2016 that had a replacement wheel(s) installed:rnVermeer will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to check the trailer for defective wheels. If you have not already
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020056.