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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V098000·Announced 2024-02-09

Vermeer Recalls BC1800XL Trailers Due to Tongue Weldment Crack Risk

Vermeer is recalling 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers because the tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch, 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 (tongue weldment separation) that can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The recall addresses a defect where 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. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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, 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 — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
38

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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