Vehicle recall 21V916000 · November 22, 2021
Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator and Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
The operator and maintenance manuals state an incorrect lug nut tightness value that could result in improperly tightened lug nuts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V916000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 2021
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- VMV0015
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,054
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
Vehicles covered
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