Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer.

Risk: A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

2012 VERMEER BC1000XL

8040 vehicles affected

20V085000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. Incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening.

Risk: If the lug nuts loosen while the vehicle is in motion, the wheel may detach and become a road hazard, or there may be a loss of control of the trailer. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

2011 VERMEER BC1000XL

21401 vehicles affected

15V575000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2013-2016 BC700XL, 2012-2016 BC900XL, 2009-2016 BC1200XL, 2003-2016 BC1800XL, 2005-2014 BC600XL, 2005-2016 SC802 and 2005-2013 SC602 Brush Chippers and Stump Cutters. These models have LED side markers lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, reducing the visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

2011 VERMEER BC1000XL

3450 vehicles affected

12V375000

EQUIPMENT

Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.

Risk: If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Recent Complaints

No recent complaints found.