The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V499000·Announced 2022-07-12

Vermeer Recalls 2022 BC1800XL Trailers Due to Hitch Bolt Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2022 BC1800XL trailers because improper hitch bolts may fail, causing the trailer to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hitch bolt failure) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2022 BC1800XL trailers. The recall addresses trailer hitches where improper length mounting bolts were installed, resulting in inadequate thread engagement of the pintle hitch mounting bolts.

Inadequate thread engagement may result in bolt failure, possibly causing hitch separation and a loss of control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the tongue and pintle bolts of proper length at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER BC1800XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
25

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 (1)

  • BC1800XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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