2012–2016 Vermeer BC900XL recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V378000
- Manufacturer recall #
- IK3304
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Vehicles affected
- 636
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-829-0051
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 19, 2016
- Built
- Jun 8, 2012 – May 31, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.