NHTSA Recall 15V447000 |
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Report Receipt Date: July 15, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V447000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 481
All Products Associated with this Recall: 2012-2015 Vermeer BC900XL
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
SUMMARY: Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 BC900XL brush chippers manufactured January 30, 2012, to July 30, 2015. The flanges that attach the brush chipper discharge chute may crack and fail while the brush chipper is being towed, causing the chute to separate from the chipper.
CONSEQUENCE: If the chute detaches from the chipper, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY: Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the discharge chute rotation clamps and will add an additional clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3194.
NOTES: 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.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 13 July 2015 | Part 573 Safety Recall Report: 15V-447 Vermeer Manufacturing Company |  PDF - 27KB - 2 pages |
| 6 August 2015 | Discharge Chute may Crack and Detach from Chipper To: Ms. Lois Slings, Vermeer Manufacturing Company From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 48KB - 2 pages |