VERMEER 2021 VERMEER BC1800XL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 VERMEER BC1800XL
Brand
VERMEER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2021 VERMEER BC1800XL vehicles due to trailer hitches issues. A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026