Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VERMEER
Model Of Vehicle
BC900XL
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V447000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical
Effect Of Defect
If The Chute Detaches From The Chipper, It Would Become A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120130
End Of Manufacture
20150730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
481
Date Owners Notified
20150909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20150715
Make Campaign Number
IK3194