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NHTSA recall 05V047000

Trailer hitches

Vermeer BC1400

Reported Feb 8, 200557 vehicles affectedVERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYMaker’s number IK00-1159Built Jan 28, 2002 – Dec 6, 2004

The defect

On certain single axle brush chipper trailers, fatigue and cracks can occur in the tongue weldment.

The risk

Tongue failure can occur resulting in separation from the towed vehicle which can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the tongue free of charge. the recall IS began march 7, 2005. Owners may contact vermeer at 641-628-3141.

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Vehicles in this recall

Vermeer BC1400
2002200320042005

Notes

Vermeer recall no. Ik00-1159.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.