Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #15V447000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V447000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2012-2015 bc900xl brush chippers manufactured january 30, 2012, to july 30, 2015 Includes 481 affected units, Discharge Chute may Crack and Detach from Chipper, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2015 bc900xl brush chippers manufactured january 30, 2012, to july 30, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.