NHTSA Recall 21V721000: Exterior lighting
Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the McLaughlin Vacuum Excavator.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V721000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VMV0013 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | September 16, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 11, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2005-2021 McLaughlin and 2021 Vermeer vacuum excavators. Please see the 573 report for all affected models. The rear clearance lamps and reflex reflectors, and the rear-side clearance lamps and reflex reflectors are not sufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0013.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V721000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| McLaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.