2012 Vermeer Bc1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2012-08-02 · campaign 12V375000 · 3,450 vehicles
Defect: Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.
Risk: If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
Structure:frame And Members 2012-06-08 · campaign 12V260000 · 1,770 vehicles
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.
Risk: FRAME FAILURE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-06-16 · SVC2022-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
Equipment 2022-06-16 · IK004006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
Structure 2022-02-03 · IK3789 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
enhanced axle kit.
Structure 2022-02-03 · SVC2021-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
enhanced axle kit
Wheels 2020-02-28 · SVC2020-052 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
beginning in august 2016 through early february 2020, specific wheels (steel rim) with bolt pattern 8 on 6½ inch circle to be used with 5/8" studs provided by a supplier: -have an incorrect lug nut contact area causing wheel lug nuts to loosen; and/or -can develop possible cracks causin
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.