2019 Vermeer BC1000XL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2019 Vermeer BC1000XL. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2019 Vermeer BC1000XL. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5 wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operators and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owner renotification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3922.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243470Brush Chipper Remote Control Kit
- 10243467Brush Chipper Remote Control Kit
- 10241424Axle components incremental improvement to life
- 10241423Axle components incremental improvement to life
- 10232620Fender conversion
- 10232619Fender conversion
- 1018005016" wheels and tires are no longer available. A kit is available for 17.5" wheels and tires replacement.
- 10171826Beginning in August 2016 through early February 2020, specific wheels (steel rim) with bolt pattern 8 on 6 inch circle to be used with 5/8" studs provided by a supplier: -have an incorrect lug nut contact area causing wheel lug nuts to loosen; and/or -can develop possible cracks causing the tire to lose air pressure. Both conditions may increase the risk of wheel loss and the risk of a crash. Death or serious injury is possible. Property damage may also occur. All sales are on hold.
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