26V-379 Open recall Jun 9, 2026
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2002-2026 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The hydraulic jack may extend unexpectedly.
Risk: An extended jack may contact the ground while driving, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the hydraulic jack, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4837. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 15V-575 Open recall Sep 16, 2015
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2013-2016 BC700XL, 2012-2016 BC900XL, 2009-2016 BC1200XL, 2003-2016 BC1800XL, 2005-2014 BC600XL, 2005-2016 SC802 and 2005-2013 SC602 Brush Chippers and Stump Cutters. These models have LED side markers lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, reducing the visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and will supply reflective decals to be installed on the trailer sides, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
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