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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V447000

2015 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2012 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2013 Vermeer Bc900xl — Equipment: mechanical

Published July 15, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 15, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V447000, published July 15, 2015. Recalling firm: Vermeer Manufacturing Company; 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2012 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2013 Vermeer Bc900xl — Equipment: mechanical.

What's the hazard

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.

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VERMEER
Model
BC900XL
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Lot
2015 VERMEER BC900XL | 2014 VERMEER BC900XL | 2012 VERMEER BC900XL | 2013 VERMEER BC900XL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2014 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2012 Vermeer Bc900xl | 2013 Vermeer Bc900xl — Equipment: mechanical recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V447000 on July 15, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VERMEER. Model: BC900XL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)