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2021 Vermeer Bc900xl problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Vermeer Bc900xl — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2021 Vermeer Bc900xl have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V357000OtherMay 21, 2024 · 1,173 units

Defect

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2022 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value.

Consequence

Improperly tightened lug nuts can result in a loose or detached wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will provide a remedy kit with a new manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4561.

21V674000OtherAugust 30, 2021 · 38 units

Defect

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer.

Consequence

A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4126.

21V119000OtherFebruary 25, 2021 · 20 units

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.

Consequence

Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

2021 Vermeer Bc900xl — common questions

Is the 2021 Vermeer Bc900xl reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Vermeer Bc900xl have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Vermeer Bc900xl. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.