Vehicle recall 08V215000 · May 12, 2008
2006, 2008 Vermeer BC2100XL
Bending and/or fatigue cracking in the tongue can result in tongue failure and separation from the towing vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vermeer is recalling 19 my 2006 and 2008 BC2100XL tandem axle brush chipper trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue tube assemblies. Bending and/or fatigue cracking in the tongue can result in tongue failure and separation from the towing vehicle.
- Consequence
- Separation from the towing vehicle could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tongue tube assembly. The recall began on June 5, 2008. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-621-7200.
- Notes
- Vermeer recall no. IK01-1460.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V215000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 2008
- Filed by
- VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK01-1460
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vermeer BC2100XL (2006, 2008): 2008, 2006
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