How many recalls does the 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator have?

The 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator has an open recall?

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2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,104 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 21V916000 2021-11-22 1,054 affected

Defect

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…

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.

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 2021 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.