Exterior lightingRecall 21V-721 · Mclaughlin and Vermeer vehicles
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 21V-721 covers 50 Mclaughlin and Vermeer vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V721000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.