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.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company – Chipper may Separate from Tow Vehicle
| Report Received Date | 05/27/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V378000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | IK3304 |
| Potentially Affected | 636 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V378000) |
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