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Vermeer Vacuum Excavator Recall 21V916: Wrong lug nut torque in manual could loosen wheels

NHTSA campaign 21V916, reported November 22, 2021, 1,054 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018-2021 Vermeer and McLaughlin VX30 and VX50 vacuum excavators, plus 2018-2019 McLaughlin VX30G units, have an 800-gallon tank configuration and are affected by this recall. The operator and maintenance manuals list an incorrect lug nut tightness value, so wheel lug nuts may be tightened improperly during service.

Lug nuts that are not tightened correctly can come loose over time. If that happens, a wheel can fall off while the machine is in use, which raises the risk of a crash.

Dealers will provide replacement operator and maintenance manuals free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2022, and you can contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060, referencing recall VMV0015. You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V916Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator20182019202020212022
Vermeer Vacuum Excavator20182019202020212022