How many recalls does the 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator have?

The 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,054 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.

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 2022 Vermeer Vacuum Excavator as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.