Vehicle recall 15V447000 · July 15, 2015
2012-2015 Vermeer BC900XL
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began on 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V447000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 2015
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- IK3194
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 481
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Vermeer BC900XL (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
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