Trailer hitchesRecall 08V-215 · 2006–2008 Vermeer BC2100xl
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall 08V-215 covers 19 2006–2008 Vermeer BC2100xl for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V215000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VERMEER IS RECALLING 19 MY 2006 AND 2008 BC2100XL TANDEM AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TONGUE TUBE ASSEMBLIES. BENDING AND/OR FATIGUE CRACKING IN THE TONGUE CAN RESULT IN TONGUE FAILURE AND SEPARATION FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.
The risk
SEPARATION FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VERMEER AT 1-641-621-7200.
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK01-1460.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 10, 2006 to April 30, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.