Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VERMEER
Model Of Vehicle
BC1800XL
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V575000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
The Absence Of Reflectors Could Reduce The Ability For Others To See The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20031008
End Of Manufacture
20150915
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21401
Date Owners Notified
20151113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20150916
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108