The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V128000·Announced 2025-03-19

Vermeer Recalls 2020-2025 Vacuum Excavator Trailers Due to Frame Cracking

Vermeer is recalling 2020-2025 LPSDT, LPSGT, and LPXDT vacuum excavator trailers because the frame may crack or break, reducing stability while being towed.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (trailer frame cracking) that can cause loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2020-2025 LPSDT, LPSGT, and LPXDT vacuum excavator trailers. The recall involves 472 units. The defect is that the trailer frame may crack or break, which reduces the trailer's stability while being towed.

Trailer instability can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will install reinforcement plates on the trailer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0103. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VERMEER LPSGT, LPXDT, LPSDT
Brand
VERMEER
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
472

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 (3)

  • LPSGT
  • LPXDT
  • LPSDT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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