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Vermeer BC1800XL (2002-2026)

The hydraulic jack on Vermeer BC1800XL brush chipper trailers may extend unexpectedly, causing loss of vehicle control and risk of injury or crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2002-2026 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The hydraulic jack may extend unexpectedly. An extended jack may contact the ground while driving, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. The recall affects 515 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. Dealers will repair the hydraulic jack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will repair the hydraulic jack, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. You may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will repair the hydraulic jack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4837.

Is your Vermeer affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Vermeer

  • BC1800XL (2002 to 2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V379000
Vehicles affected
515
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
IK4837
Manufacturer phone
1-800-829-0051

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)