VERMEER BC1000XL 2021: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V674000

Make Model Year
VERMEER BC1000XL 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-21 2021-08-30 2021-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK4126

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.