NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Vermeer BC1500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Vermeer BC1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vermeer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Vermeer BC1500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA #20V344000Reported June 11, 2020 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Defect description
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2020 BC1500 and BC1200XL wood chippers. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to detach.
Safety consequence
A wheel detachment while the vehicle is in motion may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace 16" wheels with 17.5" wheel/tire assemblies as well as replacing corresponding maintenance sign, specification placard, and supplemental operator's information, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service t 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK.
Notes
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA #20V085000Reported February 13, 2020 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 8,040 vehicles
Defect description
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1500, and AX19 brush chipper trailers. Incorrect lug nuts may have been installed, possibly resulting in the lug nuts loosening.
Safety consequence
If the lug nuts loosen while the vehicle is in motion, the wheel may detach and become a road hazard, or there may be a loss of control of the trailer. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will provide replacement 17.5 wheel/tire assembly, new wheel maintenance safety sign, tire specification placard, and supplemental operators and maintenance manual with wheel maintenance instructions, free of charge. Owner renotification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3922.
Notes
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.
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