Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #16V378000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V378000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2012-2016 bc900xl wood chippers manufactured june 8, 2012, to may 31, 2016 Includes 636 affected units, Chipper may Separate from Tow Vehicle, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2016 bc900xl wood chippers manufactured june 8, 2012, to may 31, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V378000
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2016-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Chipper may separate from tow vehicle
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 636

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK3304
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.25

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NHTSA ID: 16V378000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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