Recall 21V721000: 2005–2021 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator, 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 16, 2021
Vehicles affected
50
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2005-2021 McLaughlin and 2021 Vermeer vacuum excavators. Please see the 573 report for all affected models. The rear clearance lamps and reflex reflectors, and the rear-side clearance lamps and reflex reflectors are not sufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0013.

Notes

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

  • 2005 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2006 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2007 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2008 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2009 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2010 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2011 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2012 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2014 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2015 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2016 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2017 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2019 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2021 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
  • 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator

Details

NHTSA campaign
21V721000
Manufacturer campaign
VMV0013
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Owner letters
Nov 11, 2021
Components
Exterior lighting (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology