The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V357000·Announced 2024-05-21

Vermeer Recalls BC900XL Trailers Due to Incorrect Manual Torque Values

Vermeer is recalling 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers because the service manuals list incorrect lug nut torque values, which could lead to wheel detachment.

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 (wheel detachment leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the service and maintenance manuals, which list the incorrect torque value for lug nuts.

Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. This hazard is related to the documentation provided to owners rather than a physical defect in the vehicle's assembly.

Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 11, 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 BC900XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,173

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)

  • BC900XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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