How many recalls does the 2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator have?

The 2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator has an open recall?

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2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 50 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21V721000 2021-09-16 50 affected

Defect

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2005-2021 McLaughlin and 2021 Vermeer vacuum excavators. Please see the 573 report for all affected models. The rear clearance lamps and reflex reflectors, and the rear-side clearance lamps and reflex reflectors are not sufficient. As such, these…

Consequence

Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0013.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.