NHTSA recall 21V674000
Equipment
Vermeer BC1000XL and 2 more
Reported Aug 30, 202138 vehicles affectedVermeer Manufacturing CompanyMaker’s number IK4126
The defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer.
The risk
A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4126.
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