NHTSARecalled May 27, 2016 · #16V378000
Chipper may Separate from Tow Vehicle
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Chipper may Separate from Tow Vehicle
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Model numbers
- BC900XL
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.