recall information
Recall number
REC-005050
Campaign number
SVC2022-043
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Vermeer
Model
BC1500
Year range
2007 - 2021
Affected units
513
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The compliance label on some trailers may have been printed with an incorrect Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) and tare mass that is lower than the actual mass of the machine. In addition, the safety chains may have not been permanently marked to indicate the breaking stress as required by the Australian Design Rules (ADR).
What are the hazards?
The trailer is not compliant with ADR 61/02 and 62/02.
What should consumers do?
Owners can contact their preferred authorised Vermeer dealer immediately to replace the label, and install stamped safety chains free of charge.
Should a Vermeer dealer have to travel to a customer’s location, Vermeer will provide reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with its policies and standard practices.
Should a Vermeer dealer have to travel to a customer’s location, Vermeer will provide reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with its policies and standard practices.
Supplier details
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Contact phone
1300 837 633
Contact email
productcompliance@vermeer.com
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
