Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V215000 Reported May 12, 2008

Adj length tongue tube assby (trailer hitch)

Vermeer Manufacturing Company · N/A · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V215000
Manufacturer Campaign
IK01-1460
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
19
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 12, 2008

Defect Summary

Vermeer is recalling 19 my 2006 and 2008 bc2100xl tandem axle brush chipper trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue tube assemblies. bending and/or fatigue cracking in the tongue can result in tongue failure and separation from the towing vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Separation from the towing vehicle could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tongue tube assembly. the recall began on june 5, 2008. owners may contact vermeer at 1-641-621-7200.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 08V215000 or campaign IK01-1460.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V215000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V215000?

NHTSA recall 08V215000 was issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company on May 12, 2008. It addresses: Adj length tongue tube assby (trailer hitch). The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V215000 or the manufacturer campaign number IK01-1460. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.