2022 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-11-22 · campaign 21V916000 · 1,054 vehicles
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 could result in improperly tightened lug nuts.
Risk: Improperly tightened lug nuts may come loose, causing the wheel to fall off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-28 · SMV2024-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
remote control decal update kit (optional rocket remote control only) (vmv000083)
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-23 · VMV000083 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
remote control decal update kit (optional rocket remote control only)
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-09 · SMV2024-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
boom raise cylinder pins and retaining clips update kit
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-09 · VMV0085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
boom raise cylinder pins and retaining clips update kit
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.