2021 Vermeer BC900XL Recall: Mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of…
NHTSA campaign 21V119000 · Equipment · filed Feb 25, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.
The risk
Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4005.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Vermeer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V119000 (manufacturer number IK4055). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.