2012–2015 Vermeer BC900XL Recall: Flanges that attach the brush chipper discharge chute may crack and fail…
NHTSA campaign 15V447000 · Equipment · filed Jul 15, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the chute detaches from the chipper, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Vermeer BC900XL recalls
- 2015–2022 Vermeer BC900XL — Service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut…
- 2021 Vermeer BC1000XL and 2 other models — Chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the…
- 2021 Vermeer BC900XL — Mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the…
- 2012–2016 Vermeer BC900XL — Chassis of the affected wood chippers may have improper…
- 2008–2016 Vermeer BC1000XL and 7 other models — These models have LED side markers lights that do not have…
Other campaigns involving Vermeer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V447000 (manufacturer number IK3194). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.