The defect
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.
The risk
Inadequate thread engagement may result in bolt failure, possibly causing hitch separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vermeer BC1800XL | 2022 |
Components: TRAILER HITCHES
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 BC1800XL | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
Other trailer hitches recalls in 2022
8 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the trailer hitches; Vermeer Manufacturing Company filed 32 campaigns in all.
| 22V703000 19 Sept 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V657000 31 Aug 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V633000 18 Aug 2022 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 22V626000 15 Aug 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V366000 20 May 2022 | Joe's Trailer Mfg. |
| 22V229000 8 Apr 2022 | Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 22V157000 15 Mar 2022 | Winnebago Towable |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022