Vermeer Recall 15V447000: Equipment, Mechanical

NHTSA recall 15V447000 · announced July 15, 2015 · filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · 481 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Vermeer Bc900xl
• 2013 Vermeer Bc900xl
• 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl
• 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.