Vermeer BC1000XL, BC1200XL, BC1800XL, BC600XL and 4 more (2003-2016): Exterior lighting
Recall 15V575000 · Sep 16, 2015 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
21,401
vehicles affected
21,401
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V575000
- Date
- Sep 16, 2015
- Maker
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 21,401
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2003-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 71 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V575000?
8 models: Vermeer BC1000XL (2008-2016), Vermeer BC1200XL (2009-2016), Vermeer BC1800XL (2003-2016) and 5 more, about 21,401 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V575000?
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.
What can happen?
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.