NHTSA Recall 21V916000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
Vermeer Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,054 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the McLaughlin Vacuum Excavator.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V916000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VMV0015 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | November 22, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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 21V916000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| McLaughlin Vacuum Excavator | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Vermeer Vacuum Excavator | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.