NHTSA Campaign 24V098000
TRAILER HITCHES
Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Feb 9, 2024 · 38 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
Consequence
A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vermeer will provide a remedy kit, integrating a new surge brake tongue into the tongue weldment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4524.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2016 | 38 |
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2017 | 38 |
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2018 | 38 |
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2019 | 38 |
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2020 | 38 |
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2021 | 38 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V098000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.