Other: owners/service/other manualRecall 21V-916 · Mclaughlin and Vermeer vehicles
Vermeer Manufacturing Company recall 21V-916 covers 1,054 Mclaughlin and Vermeer vehicles for a other: owners/service/other manual problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 24% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V916000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
24%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.