# Vermeer Manufacturing Company: Hydraulic Jack May Extend Unexpectedly (26V379000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Subject | Hydraulic Jack May Extend Unexpectedly |
| NHTSA ID | 26V379000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | IK4837 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 515 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2002-2026 BC1800XL brush chipper trailers. The hydraulic jack may extend unexpectedly. |
| Consequence | An extended jack may contact the ground while driving, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 515 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V379000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.