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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers manufactured June 8, 2012, to May 31, 2016. The chassis of the affected wood chippers may have improper welds which could result in separation of the wood chipper from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current fixed tongue and bolt on a new fixed tongue, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3304.
- 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
The frame of certain Vermeer BC900XL wood chippers may have improper welds on the chassis. If the weld fails, the chipper can separate from the tow vehicle while in use.
Separation of the chipper from the tow vehicle creates an increased risk of a crash. Owners should stop using an affected unit until the repair is completed.
The repair is free. Dealers will remove the current fixed tongue and bolt on a new fixed tongue. Owners can contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, extension 7060, referencing recall IK3304, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vermeer BC900XL | 20122013201420152016 |
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