NHTSA Recall 08V215000: Trailer hitches
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 Vermeer BC2100XL.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V215000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | IK01-1460 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | May 12, 2008 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vermeer is recalling 19 my 2006 and 2008 bc2100xl tandem axle brush chipper trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue tube assemblies. Bending and/or fatigue cracking in the tongue can result in tongue failure and separation from the towing vehicle.
Safety risk
Separation from the towing vehicle could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tongue tube assembly. The recall began on june 5, 2008. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-621-7200.
Notes
Vermeer recall no. Ik01-1460.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V215000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.