Vermeer Vacuum Excavator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 22, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vermeer Manufacturing Company recalls 2018–2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator

Recall number

21V916000

Brand / firm

Vermeer, Mclaughlin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,054 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.