CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 [email protected].
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Vermeer brush chippers and stump cutters have LED side marker lights whose lenses lack built-in reflectors. This means the equipment does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices, and it may be harder for other drivers to see the machine on the road.
Reduced visibility could make it harder for other motorists to notice the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take the recall seriously and check whether their unit is covered.
Vermeer will notify affected owners and will supply reflective decals to be installed on the sides of the trailer, free of charge. To get the decals or ask questions, contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or [email protected]. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle