Vehicle recall 21V119000 · February 25, 2021
2021 Vermeer BC900XL
The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.
- Consequence
- Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4005.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 25, 2021
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK4055
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vermeer BC900XL (2021): 2021
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