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Vermeer, Mclaughlin 2018–2022 Equipment recall

Recalled November 22, 2021 · NHTSA recall 21V916000 · Vermeer

Hazard
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.
Units
1,054 units

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.

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.

Product
Vermeer VACUUM EXCAVATOR
Manufacturer(s)
Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →