Vermeer recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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 [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Bc1000Xl 2008–2016
- Vermeer Bc1200Xl 2009–2016
- Vermeer Bc1800Xl 2003–2016
- Vermeer Bc600Xl 2005–2014
- Vermeer Bc700Xl 2013–2016
- Vermeer Bc900Xl 2012–2016
- Vermeer Sc602 2005–2013
- Vermeer Sc802 2005–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V575000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 16, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 13, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 21,401
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 8, 2003 to Sep 15, 2015
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Jun 9, 2026
- Vermeer recall: Trailer hitches Feb 9, 2024
- Vermeer recall: Trailer hitches Jul 12, 2022
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 2, 2012
- Vermeer recall: Suspension Jul 2, 2024
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 30, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.