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.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company – Incorrect Lug Nut Tightening Information in Manual
| 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) |
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