2007–2012 Vermeer BC1500 Recall: Structure
NHTSA campaign 12V260000 · Structure · filed Jun 8, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
FRAME FAILURE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V260000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.