Vermeer recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Vermeer Bc900Xl 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V378000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 636
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 8, 2012 to May 31, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Vermeer recall: Equipment May 21, 2024
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Aug 30, 2021
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Feb 25, 2021
- Vermeer recall: Exterior lighting Sep 16, 2015
- Vermeer recall: Equipment Jul 15, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.