Recall 21V916000: 2018–2022 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator, 2018–2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 22, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,054
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
- 2019 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
- 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
- 2021 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
- 2022 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
- 2018 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
- 2019 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
- 2020 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
- 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
- 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V916000
- Manufacturer campaign
- VMV0015
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Jan 20, 2022
- Components
- Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual (Other / Unknown)
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