2019 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR RECALL - #21V916000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2019 VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/23/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
1/20/2022 |
| # Affected |
1,054 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
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