Vehicle recall 24V098000 · February 9, 2024
2016-2021 Vermeer BC1800XL
The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
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 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
- Consequence
- A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will provide a remedy kit, integrating a new surge brake tongue into the tongue weldment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4524.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 9, 2024
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK4524
- Owner notification
- September 5, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- 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.
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