NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Vermeer BC900XL Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Vermeer BC900XL has 3 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 2021 Vermeer BC900XL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #24V357000Reported May 21, 2024 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 1,173 vehicles
Defect description
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value.
Safety consequence
Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4561.
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.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA #21V674000Reported August 30, 2021 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 38 vehicles
Defect description
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer.
Safety consequence
A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4126.
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.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA #21V119000Reported February 25, 2021 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Defect description
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.
Safety consequence
Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4005.
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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