Campaign 21V-916

Operator and maintenance manuals state an incorrect lug nut tightness value that could result in improperly tightened lug nuts

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V916000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-916
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mclaughlin	Vacuum Excavator	2018 to 2022	0
Vermeer	Vacuum Excavator	2018 to 2022	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

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Frame may bend or become distorted, which can result in a loss of stability and control while towing
24V-357 May 21, 2024
Service and maintenance manuals list the incorrect lug nut torque value
23V-206 Mar 27, 2023
Incorrect retention bolt may have been installed in the safety chain assembly
21V-674 Aug 30, 2021
Chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer
21V-119 Feb 25, 2021
Mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly