CanadaThe 2007–2026 Vermeer BC1800XL brush chipper trailers are affected; they can be identified by model BC1800XL and model years 2007 through 2026. The hydraulic tongue jack could extend on its own while the trailer is being towed, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Vermeer will notify owners by mail and advise taking the brush chipper trailer to an authorized service facility to repair the hydraulic tongue jack by replacing the wiring harness.
How to identify it
2007–2026 Vermeer BC1800XL
The hazard
On certain brush chipper trailers, the hydraulic tongue jack could extend on its own while the trailer is being towed.
A hydraulic jack that extends while driving could create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Vermeer will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your brush chipper trailer to an authorized service facility to repair the hydraulic tongue jack by replacing the wiring harness.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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