2002–2026 Vermeer BC1800XL: equipment recall
An extended jack may contact the ground while driving, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
What was reported
Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573Reported to NHTSA Jun 9, 2026 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company, owners notified Aug 7, 2026.
Which vehicles are covered
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V379000| Model year | On WhichTrim |
|---|---|
| 2002 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2003 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2004 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2005 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2006 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2007 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2008 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2009 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2010 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2011 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2012 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2013 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2014 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2015 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2016 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2017 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2018 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2019 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2020 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2021 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2022 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2023 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2024 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2025 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
| 2026 Vermeer BC1800XL | — |
None of the vehicles this campaign names has a page on WhichTrim: the catalogue covers the cars, trucks and SUVs the EPA certifies from 2016 on, and these vehicles fall outside it — older model years, or motorhomes, trailers, buses, motorcycles and chassis cabs the EPA does not rate. The campaign record above is complete as filed, and whether one specific vehicle is included is settled by its VIN. Other campaigns on vehicles without a page here →
The federal paperwork
Source: nhtsa.govFiled documents
- Defect report PDF — The manufacturer's own filing to NHTSA describing the defect, the risk and the affected build range.
Check one specific vehicle
A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. NHTSA checks a VIN against the manufacturer's own list and tells you whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.
NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Campaign 26V379000 · the manufacturer calls it IK4837
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is IK4837 the same recall as 26V379000?
Yes. IK4837 is the number Vermeer Manufacturing Company uses for this campaign in its own paperwork and in the letter it sends owners. 26V379000 is the number NHTSA files it under. One recall, two references — dealers and service departments generally quote the manufacturer's.
Does this recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.
How do I know whether my vehicle is included?
By VIN, not by model year. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.
What if the repair is not available yet?
It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. The remedy filed for this campaign is described above.
What did the manufacturer say was wrong?
The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.
Who started this recall?
NHTSA's record credits the manufacturer. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.