Vermeer Manufacturing Company | model year 2012-2015 bc900xl brush chippers manufactured january 30, 2012, to july 30, 2015 | 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

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V447000
Report Received Date: 2015-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Discharge chute may crack and detach from chipper
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 481

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK3194
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the chute detaches from the chipper, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.86

Metadata

SID: row-bct3_3h5m_bqmm
NHTSA ID: 15V447000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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