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.
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.
Defect: 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 nu (excerpt)
Consequence: Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
11030851
Date: 2026-03-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #: SMV2026-001 Rev. 1 The service bulletin is being revised to provide reimbursement instructions for units that require longer pins.
11030852
Date: 2026-03-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT #: VMV000108 Rev. 1 The kit instructions are being revised to provide additional instructions for units that may require longer pins for completion of the kit.
11027508
Date: 2025-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT #: VMV000108 Boom Raise Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Update Kit Instructions
11027509
Date: 2025-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #: SMV2026-001 Boom Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Replacement Kit
11000478
Date: 2024-05-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Boom Raise Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Update Kit
11000479
Date: 2024-05-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Boom Raise Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Update Kit
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.