VERMEER BC1800XL 2016: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V098000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER | BC1800XL | 2016 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-09 |
Production Dates: 2015-10-12 - 2021-02-16
Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK4524
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain 2016-2021 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Vermeer will provide a remedy kit, integrating a new surge brake tongue into the tongue weldment, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 04, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated May 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4524.
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.nhtsa.gov.
