Vermeer Manufacturing Company – Incorrect Lug Nut Tightening Information in Manual

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.


Report Received Date 11/22/2021
NHTSA ID 21V916000
Consequence Summary Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code VMV0015
Potentially Affected 1054
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V916000)