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NHTSA recall 21V916000

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Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator and 1 more

Reported Nov 22, 20211,054 vehicles affectedVermeer Manufacturing CompanyMaker’s number VMV0015

The 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.

The risk

Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator
20182019202020212022
Vermeer Vacuum Excavator
20182019202020212022

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.