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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V505000·Announced 2024-07-02

Vermeer Recalls 2024 BC1200XL Brush Chippers Due to Axle Bolt Issue

Vermeer is recalling 84 units of the 2024 BC1200XL brush chipper because axle mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, posing a 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 (axle separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling 84 units of the 2024 BC1200XL brush chipper. The recall addresses a defect where the mounting bolts that secure the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened.

A loose axle mounting bolt can result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the mounting bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 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 BC1200XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
84

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)

  • BC1200XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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