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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Vermeer BC900XL brush chippers built between January 30, 2012 and July 30, 2015 have flanges that attach the discharge chute that may crack and fail while the chipper is being towed. If this happens, the chute can separate from the chipper.
A detached chute would become a road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Vermeer. Authorized dealers will relocate the discharge chute rotation clamps and add an additional clamp at no cost to you. If you have questions, contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 and reference recall number IK3194. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vermeer BC900XL | 2012201320142015 |
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