Recall 21V916000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MCLAUGHLIN | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2018 | VERMEER | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2019 | MCLAUGHLIN | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2019 | VERMEER | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2020 | MCLAUGHLIN | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2020 | VERMEER | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2021 | MCLAUGHLIN | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2021 | VERMEER | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2022 | MCLAUGHLIN | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
| 2022 | VERMEER | VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.