AI Damage2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator: common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Comparison
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT #
VMV000108 Rev. 1 The kit instructions are being revised to provide additional instructions for units that may require longer pins for completion of the kit.
- FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #
SMV2026-001 Rev. 1 The service bulletin is being revised to provide reimbursement instructions for units that require longer pins.
- FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #
SMV2026-001 Boom Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Replacement Kit
- FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT #
VMV000108 Boom Raise Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Update Kit Instructions
- Boom Raise Cylinder Pins and Retaining Clips Update Kit
- Remote Control Decal Update Kit (Optional Rocket Remote Control Only) (VMV000083)
- Remote Control Decal Update Kit (Optional Rocket Remote Control Only)
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator?
NHTSA lists 8 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Mclaughlin Vacuum Excavator from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.