NHTSA Campaign 21V916000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company · Reported Nov 22, 2021 · 1,054 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vermeer VX30, McLaughlin VX30, 2018-2022 McLaughlin VX50, Vermeer VX50, and 2018-2019 Mclaughlin VX30G vacuum excavators with an 800-gallon tank configuration. The operator and maintenance manuals state an incorrect lug nut tightness value that could result in improperly tightened lug nuts.

Consequence

Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will provide replacement operator and maintenance manuals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0015.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2018 1,054
MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2019 1,054
MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2020 1,054
MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2021 1,054
MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2022 1,054
VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2018 1,054
VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2019 1,054
VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2020 1,054
VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2021 1,054
VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR 2022 1,054

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V916000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.