Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #21V916000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V916000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting 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 Includes 1,054 affected units, Incorrect Lug Nut Tightening Information in Manual, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2021 vermeer vx30, mclaughlin vx30, 2018-2022 mclaughlin vx50, vermeer vx50, and 2018-2019 mclaughlin vx30g vacuum excavators with an 800-gallon tank configuration
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.
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.