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NHTSA Recall 21V270000: Frame and members (structure)

Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 286 vehicles. It affects 2015–2021 Vermeer AX19.

286
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (June 17)
NHTSA campaign21V270000
Manufacturer campaignIK4078
ComponentSTRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report receivedApril 21, 2021
Owner notificationJune 17, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.

Safety risk

A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V270000

Make and modelModel years
Vermeer AX192015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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.