Does the 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mclaughlin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mclaughlin been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mclaughlin dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator recalls, newest first

November 22, 2021NHTSA 21V9160001,054 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 16, 2021NHTSA 21V72100050 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mclaughlin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.