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Vermeer BC1200XL Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Vermeer BC1200XL (2009–2024).

8
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2009
year with most recalls

Pick your Vermeer BC1200XL model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2024 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2021 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2020 Vermeer BC1200XL20
2019 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2018 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2017 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2016 Vermeer BC1200XL20
2015 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2014 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2013 Vermeer BC1200XL10
2012 Vermeer BC1200XL30
2011 Vermeer BC1200XL30
2010 Vermeer BC1200XL30
2009 Vermeer BC1200XL30

All Vermeer BC1200XL recalls (8)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Vermeer BC1200XL, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 24V505000 Reported 84 vehicles potentially affected Vermeer Manufacturing Company

    Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2024 BC1200XL brush chippers. The mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this…

    Model years: 2024

  2. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and equipment

    NHTSA 21V674000 Reported 38 vehicles potentially affected Vermeer Manufacturing Company

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2021

  3. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 20V344000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected Vermeer Manufacturing Company

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2020

  4. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 20V085000 Reported 8,040 vehicles potentially affected Vermeer Manufacturing Company

    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.

    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 operator’s and maintenance manual with wheel…

    Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

  5. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 15V575000 Reported 21,401 vehicles potentially affected Vermeer Manufacturing Company

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

  6. Equipment

    NHTSA 12V379000 Reported 40 vehicles potentially affected VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

    Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.

    Remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.

    Model years: 2012

  7. Equipment

    NHTSA 12V375000 Reported 3,450 vehicles potentially affected VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

    Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.

    Remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  8. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 11V262000 Reported 140 vehicles potentially affected VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

    Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 bc1200xl single axle brush chipper trailers manufactured from july 24, 2009, through february 14, 2011. During the assembly process the incorrect lug nuts were installed on wheels for the 285/75/r16 flotation tire option. These incorrect lug nuts may loosen, since the lug nuts do not…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lug nuts free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2011. Owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

Other Vermeer models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.