VERMEER BC900XL 2015: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V447000

Make Model Year
VERMEER BC900XL 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-09 2015-07-15 2015-07-15

Production Dates: 2012-01-30 - 2015-07-30

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK3194

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 481

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 BC900XL brush chippers manufactured January 30, 2012, to July 30, 2015. The flanges that attach the brush chipper discharge chute may crack and fail while the brush chipper is being towed, causing the chute to separate from the chipper.

Consequence

If the chute detaches from the chipper, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the discharge chute rotation clamps and will add an additional clamp, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3194.

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.safercar.gov.