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VERMEER BC1200XL — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-07-02

Vermeer brush chipper trailers: axle securing bolts improperly tightened, risking axle detachment

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-02
Manufacturer	VERMEER
Models affected	BC1200XL
Model year	2024
Units affected	6
Defect	On a small number of brush chipper trailers, the bolts securing the axle to the trailer may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and cause the axle to separate from the trailer. If this happens, there could be a loss of control._x000D_ A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, an axle that detaches from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Structure
Remedy	Vermeer will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the bolts securing the axle to the trailer.
Recall number	2024-385
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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