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HighNHTSA·21V721000·Announced 2021-09-16

Vermeer and McLaughlin Vacuum Excavators Recalled for Lighting Defects

Vermeer is recalling 2005-2021 McLaughlin and 2021 Vermeer vacuum excavators because rear clearance lamps and reflectors are insufficient, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to visibility issues) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2005-2021 McLaughlin and 2021 Vermeer vacuum excavators. The recall involves 50 units. The rear clearance lamps, reflex reflectors, and rear-side clearance lamps and reflex reflectors are not sufficient, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER, MCLAUGHLIN VACUUM EXCAVATOR
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
50

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VACUUM EXCAVATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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