NHTSA recall 24V098000
Trailer hitches
Vermeer BC1800XL
Reported Feb 9, 202438 vehicles affectedVermeer Manufacturing CompanyMaker’s number IK4524Built Oct 12, 2015 – Feb 16, 2021
The defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
The risk
A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4524.