Vermeer BC1800XL (2022): Trailer hitches
Recall 22V499000 · Jul 12, 2022 · Vermeer Manufacturing Company
25
vehicles affected
25
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V499000
- Date
- Jul 12, 2022
- Maker
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 25
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2022 BC1800XL trailers. The improper length mounting bolts were installed on the trailer hitches, resulting in inadequate thread engagement of the pintle hitch mounting bolts.
What can happen
Inadequate thread engagement may result in bolt failure, possibly causing hitch separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the tongue and pintle bolts of proper length, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4266.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V499000?
1 model: Vermeer BC1800XL (2022), about 25 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V499000?
Dealers will replace the tongue and pintle bolts of proper length, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4266.
What can happen?
Inadequate thread engagement may result in bolt failure, possibly causing hitch separation and a loss of control, 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.