NHTSA recall 16V378000
Structure › Frame and members
Vermeer BC900XL
Reported May 24, 2016636 vehicles affectedVermeer Manufacturing CompanyMaker’s number IK3304Built Jun 8, 2012 – May 31, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.