2015–2022 Vermeer BC900XL: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24V357000 · 1,173 units potentially affected · filed May 21, 2024
What's wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value.
Why it matters
Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4561.
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
- 24V357000
- Manufacturer no.
- IK4561
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Units affected
- 1,173
- Report received
- May 21, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 11, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer BC900XL 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022