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August 30, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V674000
Chipper Discharge Chute May Separate
A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V674
Manufacturer Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 38
Summary
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 21, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer’s customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer’s number for this recall is IK4126.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Background:
Vermeer Corporation has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2021 Vermeer BC900XL, BC1000XL and BC1200XL brush chippers.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF DISCHARGE CHUTE AND RISK OF CRASH
The retainer blocks which secure the discharge chute may not have been properly manufactured, which could result in loose bolts and possible separation of discharge chute from the brush chipper.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
When towing the brush chipper on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if discharge chute becomes separated from the brush chipper and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway. While operating the brush chipper on jobsites, crew member(s) may be injured if struck by the discharge chute. Property or equipment damage may also occur.
Solution:
IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED
IK00-4126 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to replace the discharge chute retainer block. The kit must be installed as soon as possible.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell or lease the machines covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these machines. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
REIMBURSEMENT
Kit installation. Upon completion of each kit installation, a campaign warranty claim must be submitted to the warranty department for reimbursement of the cost of parts and labor to install the kit. Labor hours to install: 1 hour.
Note: Future notices to dealers and owners are dependent upon the receipt of warranty claims.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Sample letter: Included at the end of this bulletin is a sample letter which will be sent by Vermeer Corporation directly to the owners on or about October 21st, 2021, via USPS certified/registered mail. All translated owner notices will also include owner notification in English.
This owner notification/letter instructs the owner to contact their local dealership to arrange for a time to have the kit installed. After receiving IK004126 from the Parts Distribution Center, you must contact your affected customer(s) immediately and schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s).
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
VERMEER | BC1000XL | 2021 |
VERMEER | BC1200XL | 2021 |
VERMEER | BC900XL | 2021 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V674-9246.PDF 215.533KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V674-8244.PDF 216.362KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V674-7333.PDF 215.452KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V674-1401.pdf 646.098KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V674-0084.PDF 211.134KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V674-9765.pdf 662.424KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-21V674-5497.pdf 386.069KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V674-7907.PDF 211.23KB
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Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2021 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 5 Vermeer Corporation Environmental Pella, Iowa 50219 USA FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #: SVC2021-147 DATE: 7 October 2021 CAMPAIGN TYPE: Mandatory – Product Safety DEALER INSTALLATION ONLY CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: Kit and Bulletin MACHINE/ ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): SERIAL NUMBERS: Included Excluded Kit version BC1000XL 34638 – 34666 34646 – 34649, 34654, 34665 IK01 BC1200XL 6043 – 6047 None IK01 BC900XL 3583 – 3586 None IK02 Subject: Discharge Chute Retainer Block Replacement Kit (IK00-4126) Background: Vermeer Corporation has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2021 Vermeer BC900XL, BC1000XL and BC1200XL brush chippers. POSSIBLE LOSS OF DISCHARGE CHUTE AND RISK OF CRASH The retainer blocks which secure the discharge chute may not have been properly manufactured, which could result in loose bolts and possible separation of discharge chute from the brush chipper. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY When towing the brush chipper on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if discharge chute becomes separated from the brush chipper and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway. While operating the brush chipper PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL SVC2021-147 7 October 2021 Page 2 of 5 on jobsites, crew member(s) may be injured if struck by the discharge chute. Property or equipment damage may also occur. Solution: IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED IK00-4126 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to replace the discharge chute retainer block. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell or lease the machines covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these machines. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. DEALER PARTICIPATION REVIEW REPORT, ORDER KITS, CONTACT CUSTOMERS 1. Reports will be emailed during the week of October 7, 2021, to dealerships shown in our records which have units in their territory affected by this recall. Please review the report for accuracy, including owner and/or address changes. If the information contained in the report is NOT correct, please notify the product safety department on or before October 20, 2021, at: Telephone: 641-621-7060 Fax: 641-621-8562 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com 2. Dealership orders kits by entering the order into iParts/EzParts. Each dealership should determine the quantity of kits to order initially depending upon the number of units that may be available for immediate upgrade. Do not order more kits than needed for immediate installation. 3. Contact your affected customer(s) to schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). Note: Letters will be sent to the customer(s) on or about October 21, 2021. Also refer to Owner Notification section below. If you have any questions concerning the installation of IK00-4126, please contact the environmental service department. REIMBURSEMENT Kit installation. Upon completion of each kit installation, a campaign warranty claim must be submitted to the warranty department for reimbursement of the cost of parts and labor to install the kit. Labor hours to install: 1 hour. Note: Future notices to dealers and owners are dependent upon the receipt of warranty claims. OWNER NOTIFICATION Sample letter: Included at the end of this bulletin is a sample letter which will be sent by Vermeer Corporation directly to the owners on or about October 21st, 2021, via USPS certified/registered mail. All translated owner notices will also include owner notification in English. SVC2021-147 7 October 2021 Page 3 of 5 This owner notification/letter instructs the owner to contact their local dealership to arrange for a time to have the kit installed. After receiving IK00- 4126 from the Parts Distribution Center, you must contact your affected customer(s) immediately and schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). We regret any inconvenience these corrective measures may cause you. This required work is for the safety of the crew members, other drivers and passengers on public roadways, and pedestrians. PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT Attachment: IK00-4126 Kit instructions Completion schedule: Product Safety Alert: Install immediately 90 days from MM/DD/YYYY 180 days from MM/DD/YYYY 1 year from MM/DD/YYYY Only units within standard limited warranty period N/A Reimbursement: Product Safety Alert Product Compliance All units listed above with less than N/A hours or warranty start date in the last N/A months Parts Labor paid (Labor code: SB21) Only units within standard limited warranty period No reimbursement Internal reference: TREAD Act Code (Choose one or more applicable codes) — Not applicable 12 Exterior lighting 02 Suspension 16 Structure 03 Service brake system, hydraulic 17 Latch 04 Service brake system, air 19 Tires 05 Parking brake 20 Wheels 11 Electrical 21 Trailer hitch Dealer Distribution: ☒Domestic ☐International ☐Both SVC2021-147 7 October 2021 Page 4 of 5 Product Safety Department Vermeer Corporation 1210 Vermeer Rd East Pella, Iowa 50219 USA productsafety@vermeer.com October 21, 2021 Dear «MODEL» owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Vermeer has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2021 Vermeer «MODEL» brush chippers. According to our records, you currently own a Vermeer «MODEL» brush chipper. The model and serial number are shown at the top center of this letter. POSSIBLE LOSS OF DISCHARGE CHUTE AND RISK OF CRASH The retainer blocks which secure the discharge chute may not have been properly manufactured, which could result in loose bolts and possible separation of discharge chute from the brush chipper. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY When towing the brush chipper on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if discharge chute becomes separated from the brush chipper and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway. While operating the brush chipper on jobsites, crew member(s) may be injured if struck by the discharge chute. Property or equipment damage may also occur. IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED IK00-4126 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to replace the discharge chute retainer block. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Please contact your authorized independent Vermeer dealer immediately to arrange a mutually acceptable time and location to install IK00-4126 at no cost to you for labor or materials. The installation of this kit is estimated at 1 hour of labor. If the Vermeer dealer travels to the unit to install the kit, costs may be incurred by the owner. You must have your machine upgraded for these safety features. This notice applies to your vehicle, Serial No: «VIN» Model: «Model» Contact your local Vermeer dealer: «Service_Dealer_Name» «Serv_Dealer_Add1» «Serv_Dealer_Add2» «Serv_Dealer_City» «Serv_Dealer_St» «Serv_Dealer_Zip» «SERV_DEALER_COUNTRY» Telephone: «Serv_Dealer_Phone» IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL First Notice Discharge Chute Retainer Block Replacement Kit (IK00-4126) NHTSA SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 21V-674 SVC2021-147 7 October 2021 Page 5 of 5 If you no longer own this unit, please notify the product safety department at: Toll-free: 800-829-0051, option 1 Telephone: 641-621-7060 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com If possible, please provide the name and address of the new owner. We regret any inconvenience that these corrective measures may cause you. The required work is for the safety of the crew members, other drivers and passengers on public roadways and pedestrians. Regards, PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. If the authorized dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Vermeer product safety by email at productsafety@vermeer.com or by calling 800-829-0051 or 641-621-7060. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov
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Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2021 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 5 Vermeer Corporation Environmental Pella, Iowa 50219 USA Purpose: Vermeer Corporation has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2021 Vermeer BC900XL, BC1000XL and BC1200XL brush chippers. Possible loss of discharge chute and risk of crash. The retainer blocks which secure the discharge chute may not have been properly manufactured, which could result in loose bolts and possible separation of discharge chute from the brush chipper. Death or serious injury. When towing the brush chipper on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if discharge chute becomes separated from the brush chipper and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian on the roadway. While operating the brush chipper on jobsites, crew member(s) may be injured if struck by the discharge chute. Property or equipment damage may also occur. Immediate machine modifications required. This kit has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to replace the discharge chute retainer block. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT #: IK004126 DATE: 7 October 2021 For Dealer Reference: Service Bulletin #: SVC2021-147 Discharge Chute Retainer Block Replacement Kit CAMPAIGN TYPE: Mandatory – Product Safety CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: Kit and Bulletin MACHINE/ ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): SERIAL NUMBERS: Included Excluded Kit version BC1000XL 34638 – 34666 34646 – 34649, 34654, 34665 IK01 BC1200XL 6043 – 6047 None IK01 BC900XL 3583 – 3586 None IK02 PRODUCT SAFETY ALERT IK004126 7 October 2021 Page 2 of 5 Special tools and conditions: • Red thread locker Shutdown procedure for BC900XL: WARNING: Failure to use shutdown procedure can result in unexpected hazard(s). Death or serious injury could result due to entanglement, crushing, cutting, or other hazardous contact. Follow shutdown procedure after operating, before performing any service or maintenance, and before transporting. NOTICE: For your safety and the safety of others, use the shutdown procedure before working on the machine for any reason, including servicing, cleaning, unclogging, inspecting or transporting the chipper. A variation of this procedure may be used if so instructed within this manual, or if an emergency requires it. 1. Return upper feed-control bar to neutral. 2. Reduce engine speed to idle. For machines equipped with centrifugal clutch, cutter disc will disengage clutch handle (B) (if equipped). NOTICE: Whenever practical and safe, allow engine to idle for one to five minutes before shutting down after operating at full power. Please consult machine’s engine manual for details. 3. Shut off engine and remove key. 4. Wait for cutter disc and belt to stop. NOTICE: Cutter disc rotation can be checked by looking through the viewing slots (A) on belt housing shield. Cutter disc will continue to turn for a short time after engine has stopped. 5. Close and latch feed table. 1. 2. 3. 4. A B IK004126 7 October 2021 Page 3 of 5 Shutdown procedure for BC1000XL and BC1200XL: WARNING: Failure to use shutdown procedure can result in unexpected hazard(s). Death or serious injury could result due to entanglement, crushing, cutting, or other hazardous contact. Follow shutdown procedure after operating, before performing any service or maintenance, and before transporting. NOTICE: For your safety and the safety of others, use the shutdown procedure before working on the machine for any reason, including servicing, cleaning, unclogging, inspecting or transporting the chipper. A variation of this procedure may be used if so instructed within this manual, or if an emergency requires it. 1. Return upper feed-control bar to top stop position. 2. Move cutter engage/throttle lever to engaged/low rpm position. NOTICE: Whenever practical and safe, allow engine to idle for one to five minutes before shutting down after operating at full power. Please consult machine’s engine manual for details. 3. Wait for cutter drum to slow. 4. Place cutter engage/throttle lever in the disengage/ low position. 5. If so equipped, shut off remote control if in use. 6. Turn ignition key to off position. 7. Wait for the cutter drum and belt to stop. NOTICE: Cutter drum rotation can be checked by looking at the end of the shaft (A) on the left side of the cutter wheel housing. The cutter drum will continue to turn for a short time after the engine has stopped. 8. Remove ignition key. 9. Close and latch feed table. A IK004126 7 October 2021 Page 4 of 5 Unless indicated, new parts from kit have callouts with numbers. Callouts with letters indicate existing parts or general items. Procedure 1: Replace discharge chute retainers 1. Position machine discharge chute to get clear access to all discharge chute clamps (A). 2. Do work on one clamp at a time. Remove and discard screws (C) that attach clamp retainer (B), then remove and discard retainer. 3. Apply red thread locker to two screws (2) included with kit. 4. Install new retainer (1) included in kit on top of discharge chute clamp, then attach with screws from step 3 and tighten screws. 5. For BC900XL – IK02: Repeat steps 2 – 4 for next three discharge chute clamps. For BC1000XL or BC1200XL – IK01: Repeat steps 2 – 4 for next two discharge chute clamps. 6. Remove Figure 1 and attach to invoice or place in manual storage box so unit owner can place with existing parts manual. C B C A 2 2 1 IK004126 7 October 2021 Page 5 of 5 Figure 1 parts list REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION IK01 QTY. IK02 QTY. 1 180014644 NUT BAR – FOR PLASTIC CAP 3 4 2 507612050 SCREW HFS,M10,1.50X50,10.9, ANSI,B18.2.3.9M,PT 6 8 Kit includes all items in Figure 1 parts list. UNIT OWNER COPY Figure 1 Insert into parts manual for future reference. 2 1 1 2 BC1000XL – IK01 BC1200XL – IK01 BC900XL – IK02
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