Vermeer Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Vermeer Manufacturing Company in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 22, 2021

(Campaign #: VMV0015)

Incorrect Lug Nut Tightening Information in Manual

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 could result in improperly tightened lug nuts.

NHTSA ID: 21V916000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,054

Consequence Summary:

Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 26.38

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September 16, 2021

(Campaign #: VMV0013)

Insufficient Rear Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 21V721000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavators may not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 28

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August 30, 2021

(Campaign #: IK4126)

Chipper Discharge Chute May Separate

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL, BC1000XL, and BC1200XL brush chippers. The chipper discharge chute may separate, and fall off the trailer.

NHTSA ID: 21V674000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

A separated chipper discharge chute can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4126.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.05

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April 21, 2021

(Campaign #: IK4078)

Undercarriage Frame May Crack

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers. A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.

NHTSA ID: 21V270000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 286

Consequence Summary:

A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

The remedy is still under development. Vermeer issued owners an interim notification letter on May 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 87.13

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February 25, 2021

(Campaign #: IK4055)

Axle Mounting Bolts Not Tightened Properly

Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2021 BC900XL brush chipper trailers. The mounting bolts that secure the axle assembly to the mainframe structure of the brush chipper may not have been tightened properly.

NHTSA ID: 21V119000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

Loose axle mounting bolts may result in the axle separating from the brush chipper, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts and tighten them to the correct torque specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4005.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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