AI Damage2018 Vermeer BC1500: common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Components owners complain about
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Brush Chipper Remote Control Kit
- Safety chains and tension-loaded pintle kits
- Enhanced Axle Kit
- Enhanced Axle Kit
- 16" wheels and tires are no longer available
A kit is available for 17.5" wheels and tires replacement.
- Beginning in August 2016 through early February 2020, specific wheels (steel rim) with bolt pattern 8 on…
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…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Vermeer BC1500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Vermeer BC1500?
NHTSA lists 8 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Vermeer BC1500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.