2018 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2019 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2022 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2021 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2019 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2020 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Published November 23, 2021 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V916000, published November 23, 2021 and initiated November 22, 2021. Recalling firm: Vermeer Manufacturing Company; 2018 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2019 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2022 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2021 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2019 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2020 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VERMEER
- Model
- VACUUM EXCAVATOR
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2018 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2022 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2019 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2021 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2018 MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2022 MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2021 MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2020 MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2019 MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR | 2020 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2019 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2022 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2021 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2019 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2020 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V916000 on November 23, 2021. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VERMEER. Model: VACUUM EXCAVATOR.