The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V575000·Announced 2015-09-16

Vermeer Recalls Brush Chippers and Stump Cutters for Missing Reflectors

Vermeer is recalling specific brush chippers and stump cutters because their LED side marker lights lack required reflectors, reducing vehicle visibility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2003-2016 Vermeer brush chippers and stump cutters, including the BC600XL, BC700XL, BC900XL, BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1800XL, SC602, and SC802 models. The affected vehicles have LED side marker lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses. This design flaw reduces the visibility of the vehicle and causes it to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability of other drivers to see the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Vermeer will notify owners and supply reflective decals to be installed on the trailer sides free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER BC600XL, BC1200XL, BC1800XL, SC802
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
21,401

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • BC600XL
  • BC1200XL
  • BC1800XL
  • SC802
  • BC900XL
  • BC1000XL
  • SC602
  • BC700XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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