Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V098000 Reported February 9, 2024

Trailer tongue may separate from hitch

Q: What is recall 24V098000?

NHTSA recall 24V098000 was issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company on February 9, 2024. It addresses: Trailer tongue may separate from hitch. The recall affects approximately 38 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Vermeer Manufacturing Company · N/A · 38 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

24V098000

Manufacturer Campaign

IK4524

Manufacturer

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 9, 2024

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain 2016-2024 bc1800xl brush chipper trailers. the tongue weldment may crack and separate from the tow hitch.

Safety Consequence

A hitch separation can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Vermeer will provide a remedy kit, integrating a new surge brake tongue into the tongue weldment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. vermeer's number for this recall is ik4524.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 24V098000 or campaign IK4524.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 24V098000

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

What is recall 24V098000?

NHTSA recall 24V098000 was issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company on February 9, 2024. It addresses: Trailer tongue may separate from hitch. The recall affects approximately 38 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 24V098000 or the manufacturer campaign number IK4524. 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.