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2012 Vermeer BC1200XL

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 16, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Vermeer BC1200XL. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
15V575000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Sep 16, 2015
21,401 units potentially affected
The defect: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2013-2016 BC700XL, 2012-2016 BC900XL, 2009-2016 BC1200XL, 2003-2016 BC1800XL, 2005-2014 BC600XL, 2005-2016 SC802 and 2005-2013 SC602 Brush Chippers and Stump Cutters. These models have LED side markers lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, reducing the visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and will supply reflective decals to be installed on the trailer sides, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at [email protected].
Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyView on NHTSA.gov
12V379000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 6, 2012
40 units potentially affected
The defect: Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2012 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers because the lug nuts may not have been properly torqued. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen and the wheels could separate from the bush chipper.
The risk: If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
The remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 1-641-628-3141.
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYManufacturer number IK00-1732View on NHTSA.gov
12V375000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 2, 2012
3,450 units potentially affected
The defect: Vermeer is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 single axle brush chipper trailers because the axle mounting bolts could loosen, leading to axle separation from the brush chipper.
The risk: If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began ion August 21, 2012. Owners may contact Vermeer at 641-628-3141.
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYManufacturer number IK00-1731View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IK004006

EQUIPMENT

Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.

SVC2022-010

EQUIPMENT

Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.

IK003633

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE

Part number of amber decal included in bill of material has been updated.

SVC2020-005

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE

Part number of amber decal included in bill of material has been updated.

SVC2020-052 Rev.

WHEELS

Beginning in August 2016 through early February 2020, specific wheels (steel rim) with bolt pattern 8 on 6½ inch circle to be used with 5/8" studs provided by a supplier: -have an incorrect lug nut contact area causing wheel lug nuts to loosen; and/or -can develop possible cracks causing the tire to lose air pressure. Both conditions may increase the risk of wheel loss and the risk of a crash. Death or serious injury is possible. Property damage may also occur. All sales are on hold.

SVC2020-016

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The absence of side reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Vermeer BC1200XL by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025000—
2024010—
2021010—
2020020—
2019010—
2018010—
2017010—
2016020—
2015010—
2014010—
2013010—
2012Viewing030—
2011030—
2010030—
2009030—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.