Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V499000

Trailer hitches

Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-07-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V499000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-12
Owners notified
2022-08-25

Defect description

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2022 BC1800XL trailers. The improper length mounting bolts were installed on the trailer hitches, resulting in inadequate thread engagement of the pintle hitch mounting bolts.

Safety risk

Inadequate thread engagement may result in bolt failure, possibly causing hitch separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the tongue and pintle bolts of proper length, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4266.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
VERMEER BC1800XL2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.