2021 Vermeer BC1000XL, 2021 Vermeer BC1200XL, 2021 Vermeer BC900XL Recall: Chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer
NHTSA campaign 21V674000 · Equipment · filed Aug 30, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or 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
Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V674000 (manufacturer number IK4126). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.