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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V575000

2008 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2007 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2011 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2009 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2016 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2010 Vermeer Bc600xl | 2015 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2013 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2012 Vermeer Sc802 | 2009 Vermeer Sc802 | 2008 Vermeer Bc600xl | 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2008 Vermeer Sc802 | 2007 Vermeer Sc802 | 2016 Vermeer Bc1000xl | 2013 Vermeer Sc602 | 2014 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2005 Vermeer Sc802 | 2006 Vermeer Sc802 | 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl — Exterior lighting

Published September 16, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 16, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V575000, published September 16, 2015. Recalling firm: Vermeer Manufacturing Company; 2008 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2007 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2011 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2009 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2016 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2010 Vermeer Bc600xl | 2015 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2013 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2012 Vermeer Sc802 | 2009 Vermeer Sc802 | 2008 Vermeer Bc600xl | 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2008 Vermeer Sc802 | 2007 Vermeer Sc802 | 2016 Vermeer Bc1000xl | 2013 Vermeer Sc602 | 2014 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2005 Vermeer Sc802 | 2006 Vermeer Sc802 | 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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 productsafety@vermeer.com.

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Recall details

Brand
VERMEER
Model
BC1800XL
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Lot
2008 VERMEER BC1800XL | 2007 VERMEER BC1800XL | 2011 VERMEER BC1200XL | 2009 VERMEER BC1200XL | 2016 VERMEER BC1800XL | 2010 VERMEER BC600XL | 2015 VERMEER BC1800XL | 2013 VERMEER BC1800XL | 2012 VERMEER SC802 | 2009 VERMEER SC802 | 2008 VERMEER BC600XL | 2014 VERMEER BC900XL | 2008 VERMEER SC802 | 2007 VERMEER SC802 | 2016 VERMEER BC1000XL | 2013 VERMEER SC602 | 2014 VERMEER BC1200XL | 2005 VERMEER SC802 | 2006 VERMEER SC802 | 2015 VERMEER BC900XL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2007 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2011 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2009 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2016 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2010 Vermeer Bc600xl | 2015 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2013 Vermeer Bc1800xl | 2012 Vermeer Sc802 | 2009 Vermeer Sc802 | 2008 Vermeer Bc600xl | 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2008 Vermeer Sc802 | 2007 Vermeer Sc802 | 2016 Vermeer Bc1000xl | 2013 Vermeer Sc602 | 2014 Vermeer Bc1200xl | 2005 Vermeer Sc802 | 2006 Vermeer Sc802 | 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V575000 on September 16, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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 productsafety@vermeer.com.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VERMEER. Model: BC1800XL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)