Recall Register

2012 Vermeer BC900XL: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Vermeer BC900XL. The newest campaign is 16V378000. NHTSA received the report on 24 May 2016. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Frame and Members. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 16V378000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns, newest first. 22,518 units in total.

  1. 16V378000Received . 636 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Manufacturer campaign number IK3304. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 15V575000Received . 21,401 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2013-2016 BC700XL, 2012-2016 BC900XL, 2009-2016 BC1200XL, 2003-2016 BC1800XL, 2005-2014 BC600XL, 2005-2016 SC802 and 2005-2013 SC602 Brush Chippers and Stump Cutters. These models have LED side markers lights that do not have reflectors built into the lenses, reducing the visibility of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Vermeer will notify owners, and will supply reflective decals to be installed on the trailer sides, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com.

    Report filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 15V447000Received . 481 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    If the chute detaches from the chipper, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Manufacturer campaign number IK3194. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20123
  2. 20133
  3. 20143
  4. 20154
  5. 20163
  6. 20171
  7. 20181
  8. 20191
  9. 20201
  10. 20213
  11. 20221

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Vermeer BC900XL: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/vermeer/bc900xl/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Vermeer Manufacturing Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Vermeer BC900XL?
22,518 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Vermeer BC900XL have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Vermeer BC900XL, model years 2012 to 2022. 3 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Vermeer BC900XL open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.