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.