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NHTSA Recall 12V260000: Frame and members (structure)

VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,770 vehicles. It affects 2007–2012 Vermeer BC1500.

1,770
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (July 30)
NHTSA campaign12V260000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report receivedJune 8, 2012
Owner notificationJuly 30, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V260000

Make and modelModel years
Vermeer BC15002007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.