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HighNHTSA·15V447000·Announced 2015-07-15

Vermeer Recalls BC900XL Brush Chippers Due to Chute Separation Risk

Vermeer is recalling 2012-2015 BC900XL brush chippers because flanges may crack, causing the discharge chute to separate and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 BC900XL brush chippers manufactured between January 30, 2012, and July 30, 2015. The recall affects 481 units. The defect involves flanges that attach the brush chipper discharge chute, which may crack and fail while the unit is being towed. This failure can cause the chute to separate from the chipper.

If the chute detaches, it becomes a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the discharge chute rotation clamps and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER BC900XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
481

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BC900XL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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