Campaign Details
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect 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.
Consequence / Hazard
Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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.
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All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.