2015–2021 Vermeer AX19 Recall: A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend
NHTSA campaign 21V270000 · Structure · filed Apr 21, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V270000 (manufacturer number IK4078). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.