2024 Vermeer BC1200XL Recall: Mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been…
NHTSA campaign 24V505000 · Suspension · filed Jul 2, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2024 BC1200XL brush chippers. The mounting bolts which secures the axle to the mainframe may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
A loose axle mounting bolt can result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4576.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Vermeer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V505000 (manufacturer number IK4576). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.