Recall 24V098000
TRAILER HITCHES
Report Date
20240209
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | VERMEER | BC1800XL |
| 2017 | VERMEER | BC1800XL |
| 2018 | VERMEER | BC1800XL |
| 2019 | VERMEER | BC1800XL |
| 2020 | VERMEER | BC1800XL |
| 2021 | VERMEER | BC1800XL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.