The defect
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."
The risk
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vermeer BC600XL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Vermeer BC700XL | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vermeer BC900XL | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Vermeer SC602 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Vermeer SC802 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1000XL | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2010 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Vermeer BC1200XL | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2015 | 0 | 2 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2015
23 of the 863 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2015 concerned the exterior lighting; Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed 32 campaigns in all.
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| 15V759000 16 Nov 2015 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 15V630000 7 Oct 2015 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 15V566000 8 Sept 2015 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 15V520000 17 Aug 2015 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 15V519000 14 Aug 2015 | General Motors LLC |
| 15V511000 12 Aug 2015 | Pierce Manufacturing |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2015