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Vermeer improper length mounting bolts were installed on the trailer hitches, resulting in inadequate thread engagement of the pintle hitch mounting bolts.

NHTSA campaign 22V-499 · Reported July 12, 2022 · 25 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Vermeer BC1800XL
VEHICLES AFFECTED
25
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the tongue and pintle bolts of proper length, at no charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The improper length mounting bolts were installed on the trailer hitches, resulting in inadequate thread engagement of the pintle hitch mounting bolts.

WHY IT MATTERS

Inadequate thread engagement may result in bolt failure, possibly causing hitch separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the tongue and pintle bolts of proper length, at no charge, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-499.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022Vermeer BC1800XL

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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