The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V206000·Announced 2023-03-27

Vermeer Recalls 2021-2023 BC700XL Brush Chipper Trailers for Safety Chain Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2021-2023 BC700XL brush chipper trailers because an incorrect retention bolt in the safety chain assembly may allow the chain to detach, increasing crash risk.

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 structural defect in a safety component (safety chain) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 BC700XL brush chipper trailers. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect retention bolt may have been installed in the safety chain assembly.

A safety chain with an incorrect retention bolt can detach from the brush chipper, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. Owners notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2023.

Dealers will install a new retention bolt free of charge. Owners may contact Vermeer 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 BC700XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,210

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)

  • BC700XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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