Vermeer Manufacturing Company – Safety Chain May Fail

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021-2023 BC700XL brush chipper trailers. The incorrect retention bolt may have been installed in the safety chain assembly.


Report Received Date 03/27/2023
NHTSA ID 23V206000
Consequence Summary A safety chain with an incorrect retention bolt can detach from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action Dealers will install a new retention bolt, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051- ext. 7060.
Recall Code IK4395
Potentially Affected 1210
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V206000)