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NHTSARecalled Feb 9, 2024 · #24V098000

Trailer Tongue May Separate from Hitch

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2024 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch. A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Trailer Tongue May Separate from Hitch
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice