Exterior lightingRecall 15V-575 · Vermeer vehicles
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 15V-575 covers 21,401 Vermeer vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V575000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 8, 2003 to September 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.