2012 Vermeer Bc1200xl problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Exterior Lighting 2015-09-16 · campaign 15V575000 · 21,401 vehicles
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
Risk: The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 productsafety@vermeer.com.
Equipment 2012-08-06 · campaign 12V379000 · 40 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the wheels separate from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of personal injury, property damage or a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2012-08-02 · campaign 12V375000 · 3,450 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the axle separates from the brush chipper, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-06-16 · SVC2022-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
Equipment 2022-06-16 · IK004006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits.
Structure 2021-08-18 · SVC2020-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
part number of amber decal included in bill of material has been updated.
Structure 2021-08-18 · IK003633 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
part number of amber decal included in bill of material has been updated.
Wheels 2020-02-28 · SVC2020-052 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 causin
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2019-12-12 · SVC2020-016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the absence of side reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.