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SevereNHTSA·16V378000·Announced 2016-05-24

Vermeer Recalls BC900XL Wood Chippers Due to Chassis Weld Defect

Vermeer is recalling 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers because improper chassis welds could cause the unit to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper chassis welds) that could lead to separation from the tow vehicle and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers manufactured between June 8, 2012, and May 31, 2016. The recall involves 636 units.

The chassis of the affected wood chippers may have improper welds. This defect could result in the separation of the wood chipper from the tow vehicle. If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER BC900XL
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Agricultural Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
636

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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