Equipment: mechanicalRecall 15V-447 · 2012–2015 Vermeer BC900xl
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 15V-447 covers 481 2012–2015 Vermeer BC900xl for a equipment: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V447000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 30, 2012 to July 30, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.