Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2021 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company – Trailer Tongue May Separate from Hitch
| Report Received Date | 02/09/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V098000 |
| Consequence Summary | A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Vermeer will provide a remedy kit, integrating a new surge brake tongue into the tongue weldment, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 04, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4524. |
| Recall Code | IK4524 |
| Potentially Affected | 28 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V098000) |
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