Vermeer Recalls 2023 Vacuum Excavator Trailers Due to Frame Defect
Vermeer is recalling 2023 LPSDT vacuum excavator trailers because the frame may bend or distort, potentially causing loss of stability and control while towing.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame bending/distortion) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2023 LPSDT vacuum excavator trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the trailer frame may bend or become distorted. This condition can result in a loss of stability and control while the trailer is being towed, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners of affected 2023 LPSDT vacuum excavator trailers should contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051, ext. 7060, or their local dealer. Dealers will repair the trailer frames free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Vermeer's recall number for this campaign is VMV0088.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- VERMEER VACUUM EXCAVATOR
- Brand
- VERMEER
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 11
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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