VMV0028 – Frame Structure Failure – 2014-2020 Vermeer Vac-Tron Vacuum Excavator Trailers

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Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S and/or other countries. © 202X Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 6 Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Trenchless Piedmont, SC 29673 USA FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #: SMV2022-015 DATE: 13 October 2022 CAMPAIGN TYPE: Mandatory – Product Safety DEALER INSTALLATION ONLY CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: Kit and Bulletin MACHINE/ ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): SERIAL NUMBERS: Included Excluded Kit version AIR533SDT See attached listing on page 4 of this bulletin for specific serial/unit numbers None VMV01 AIR535SDT AIR555SDT AIR573SDT AIR833SDT AIR835SDT AIR855SDT AIR873SDT AIRSDT Subject: Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit (VMV000028) Background: Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. has decided that a defect, that relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2011 – 2020 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, AIR535SDT, AIR555SDT, AIR573SDT, AIR833SDT, AIR835SDT, AIR855SDT, AIR873SDT, and AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. Vermeer Corporation is PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FIRST NOTICE SMV2022-01 13 October 2022 Page 2 of 6 administering this product safety campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. TRAILER FRAME FAILURE MAY OCCUR Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE When towing the vacuum excavator trailer on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may also occur. Solution: IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED VMV000028 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell or lease the machines covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these machines. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety alert on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. DEALER PARTICIPATION REVIEW REPORT, ORDER KITS, CONTACT CUSTOMERS 1. Reports will be emailed during the week of October 13, 2022, to dealerships shown in our records which have units in their territory affected by this recall. Please review the report for accuracy, including owner and/or address changes. If the information contained in the report is not correct, please notify the product safety department on or before October 26, 2022, at: Telephone: 641-621-7060 Fax: 641-621-8562 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com 2. Dealership orders kits by calling 888-822-8766 (Florida). Each dealership should determine the quantity of kits to order initially depending upon the number of units that may be available for immediate upgrade. Do not order more kits than needed for immediate installation. 3. Contact your affected customer(s) to schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). Note: Letters will be sent to the customer(s) on or about October 27, 2022. Also refer to Owner Notification section below. If you have any questions concerning the installation of VMV000028, please contact Vermeer MV Solutions service department at 888-822-8766 (Florida). REIMBURSEMENT SMV2022-01 13 October 2022 Page 3 of 6 Upon completion of each kit installation, a campaign warranty claim must be submitted to the warranty department for reimbursement of the cost of parts and labor to install the kit. Labor hours to install: 1.5 hours. Travel will be paid up to $200 ($1 per mile with a $200 max round trip) with copy of work order attached for retailed machines not in dealer inventory. If dealer repairs more than one machine at same location on one trip, travel will only be paid on one of the model/VINs. Note: Future notices to dealers and owners are dependent upon the receipt of warranty claims. OWNER NOTIFICATION Sample letter: Included at the end of this bulletin is a sample letter which will be sent by Vermeer Corporation on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions directly to the owners on or about October 27, 2022, via USPS certified/registered mail. Owner registrations indicate no translations are required for this campaign. The owner letter will only be available in English. This owner notification/letter instructs the owner to contact their local dealership to arrange for a time to have the kit installed. After receiving VMV000028 from Vermeer MV Solutions, you must contact your affected customer(s) immediately and schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). We regret any inconvenience these corrective measures may cause you. This required work is for the safety of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. VERMEER MV SOLUTIONS, INC. Attachment: VMV000028 Kit Instructions Completion schedule: Product Safety Alert: Install immediately 90 days from MM/DD/YYYY 180 days from MM/DD/YYYY 1 year from MM/DD/YYYY Only units within standard limited warranty period N/A Reimbursement: Product Safety Alert Product Compliance All units listed above with less than __ hours or warranty start date in the last __ months Parts Labor paid (Labor code: SB22) Only units within standard limited warranty period No reimbursement Internal reference: TREAD Act Code (Choose one or more applicable codes) — Not applicable 12 Exterior lighting 02 Suspension 16 Structure 03 Service brake system, hydraulic 17 Latch 04 Service brake system, air 19 Tires 05 Parking brake 20 Wheels 11 Electrical 21 Trailer hitch Product Safety Department Vermeer Corporation 1210 Vermeer Rd East Pella, Iowa 50219 USA productsafety@vermeer.com If you no longer own this unit, please notify the product safety department at: Toll-free: 800-829-0051, option 1 Telephone: 641-621-7060 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com If possible, please provide the name and address of the new owner. We regret any inconvenience that these corrective measures may cause you. The required work is for the safety of the of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. Regards, PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. If the authorized dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Vermeer product safety by email at productsafety@vermeer.com or by calling 800-829-0051 or 641-621-7060. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov

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Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2023 MV Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 6 Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Trenchless Piedmont, South Carolina 29673 USA FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #: SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 DATE: 9 March 2023 CAMPAIGN TYPE: Mandatory – Product Safety DEALER INSTALLATION ONLY CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: Kit and Bulletin Revision 1: 1. The kit instructions and bulletin are being revised to advise the dealership to measure the beam on the machine. If the beam measures 8”, contact product safety at productsafety@vermeer.com to have the kit excluded. 2. Dealer reports will be sent on March 9, 2023 3. No owner notifications will be sent to registered owners. The remainder of this bulletin is provided for reference as originally published on December 22, 2022. MACHINE/ ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): SERIAL NUMBERS: Included Excluded Kit version AIR533SDT See attached listing on page 4 of this bulletin for specific serial/unit numbers Trailer frames in the attached listing made from 8” I-beam. Measure I-beam height as instructed in the kit instructions. VMV01 AIR535SDT AIR555SDT AIR573SDT AIR833SDT AIR835SDT AIR855SDT AIR873SDT AIRSDT SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 2 of 6 Subject: Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit (VMV000028 Rev. 1) Background: Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2011 – 2020 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, AIR535SDT, AIR555SDT, AIR573SDT, AIR833SDT, AIR835SDT, AIR855SDT, AIR873SDT, and AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. TRAILER FRAME FAILURE MAY OCCUR Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE When towing the vacuum excavator trailer on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may also occur. Solution: IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED VMV000028 Rev. 1 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell or lease the machines covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these machines. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety alert on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. DEALER PARTICIPATION REVIEW REPORT, ORDER KITS, CONTACT CUSTOMERS 1. Reports will be emailed during the week of October 13, 2022, to dealerships shown in our records which have units in their territory affected by this recall. Please review the report for accuracy, including owner and/or address changes. If the information contained in the report is not correct, please notify the product safety department on or before October 26, 2022, at: Telephone: 641-621-7060 Fax: 641-621-8562 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com 2. Dealership orders kits by calling 888-822-8766 (Florida). Each dealership should determine the quantity of kits to order initially depending upon the number of units that may be available for immediate upgrade. Do not order more kits than needed for immediate installation. PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FIRST NOTICE SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 3 of 6 3. Contact your affected customer(s) to schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). Note: Letters will be sent to the customer(s) on or about October 27, 2022. Also refer to Owner Notification section below. If you have any questions concerning the installation of VMV000028, please contact Vermeer MV Solutions service department at 888-822-8766 (Florida). REIMBURSEMENT Upon completion of each kit installation, a campaign warranty claim must be submitted to the warranty department for reimbursement of the cost of parts and labor to install the kit. Labor hours to install: 1.5 hours. Travel will be paid up to $200 ($1 per mile with a $200 max round trip) with copy of work order attached for retailed machines not in dealer inventory. If dealer repairs more than one machine at same location on one trip, travel will only be paid on one of the model/VINs. The dealer may not charge the customer for travel for this campaign per NHTSA, contact service if you have any questions. Note: Future notices to dealers and owners are dependent upon the receipt of warranty claims. OWNER NOTIFICATION Sample letter: Included at the end of this bulletin is a sample letter which will be sent by Vermeer Corporation on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions directly to the owners on or about October 27, 2022, via USPS certified/registered mail. Owner registrations indicate no translations are required for this campaign. The owner letter will only be available in English. This owner notification/letter instructs the owner to contact their local dealership to arrange for a time to have the kit installed. After receiving VMV000028 from Vermeer MV Solutions, you must contact your affected customer(s) immediately and schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). We regret any inconvenience these corrective measures may cause you. This required work is for the safety of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. VERMEER MV SOLUTIONS, INC. Attachment: VMV000028 Kit Instructions Completion schedule: Product Safety Alert: Install immediately 90 days from MM/DD/YYYY 180 days from MM/DD/YYYY 1 year from MM/DD/YYYY Only units within standard limited warranty period N/A Reimbursement: Product Safety Alert Product Compliance All units listed above with less than __ hours or warranty start date in the last __ months Parts Labor paid (Labor code: SB22) Only units within standard limited warranty period No reimbursement SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 4 of 6 Internal reference: TREAD Act Code (Choose one or more applicable codes) — Not applicable 12 Exterior lighting 02 Suspension 16 Structure 03 Service brake system, hydraulic 17 Latch 04 Service brake system, air 19 Tires 05 Parking brake 20 Wheels 11 Electrical 21 Trailer hitch AFFECTED MACHINES – VMV010028 Model VIN SERIAL/ UNIT Model VIN SERIAL/ UNIT AIR533SDT AIR855SDT AIR533SDT AIR855SDT AIR533SDT AIR855SDT AIR535SDT AIR855SDT AIR535SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR873SDT AIR555SDT AIR873SDT AIR555SDT AIR873SDT AIR573SDT AIR873SDT AIR833SDT AIR873SDT AIR833SDT AIR873SDT AIR833SDT AIRSDT AIR833SDT AIRSDT AIR833SDT AIRSDT AIR835SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 5 of 6 Product Safety Department Vermeer Corporation 1210 Vermeer Rd East Pella, Iowa 50219 USA productsafety@vermeer.com NHTSA SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 22V-664 October 13, 2022 Dear «MODEL» owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2011 – 2020 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, AIR535SDT, AIR555SDT, AIR573SDT, AIR833SDT, AIR835SDT, AIR855SDT, AIR873SDT and AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. According to our records, you currently own a Vac-Tron «MODEL» vacuum excavator trailers. The model and serial number are shown at the top center of this letter. TRAILER FRAME FAILURE MAY OCCUR Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE When towing the vacuum excavator trailer on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may also occur. IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED VMV000028 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. This kit must be installed as soon as possible. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety alert on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Please contact your authorized independent Vermeer dealer immediately to arrange a mutually acceptable time and location to install VMV000028 at no cost to you for labor or materials. The installation of this kit is estimated at 1.5 hours of labor. You must have your machine upgraded for these safety features. This notice applies to your vehicle, Serial No: «VIN» Model: «Model» IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL First Notice Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit (VMV000028 Rev. 1) Contact your local Vermeer dealer: «Service_Dealer_Name» «Serv_Dealer_Add1» «Serv_Dealer_Add2» «Serv_Dealer_City» «Serv_Dealer_St» «Serv_Dealer_Zip» «SERV_DEALER_COUNTRY» Telephone: «Serv_Dealer_Phone» SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 6 of 6 If you no longer own this unit, please notify the product safety department at: Toll-free: 800-829-0051, option 1 Telephone: 641-621-7060 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com If possible, please provide the name and address of the new owner. We regret any inconvenience that these corrective measures may cause you. The required work is for the safety of the of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. Regards, PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. If the authorized dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Vermeer product safety by email at productsafety@vermeer.com or by calling 800-829-0051 or 641-621-7060. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov

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Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2022 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 6 Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Trenchless Piedmont, SC 29673 USA FIELD CAMPAIGN SERVICE BULLETIN #: SMV2022-015 DATE: 13 October 2022 CAMPAIGN TYPE: Mandatory – Product Safety DEALER INSTALLATION ONLY CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: Kit and Bulletin MACHINE/ ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): SERIAL NUMBERS: Included Excluded Kit version AIR533SDT See attached listing on page 4 of this bulletin for specific serial/unit numbers None VMV01 AIR535SDT AIR555SDT AIR573SDT AIR833SDT AIR835SDT AIR855SDT AIR873SDT AIRSDT Subject: Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit (VMV000028) PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FIRST NOTICE Background: Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2011 – 2020 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, AIR535SDT, AIR555SDT, AIR573SDT, AIR833SDT, AIR835SDT, AIR855SDT, AIR873SDT, and AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. TRAILER FRAME FAILURE MAY OCCUR Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE When towing the vacuum excavator trailer on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may also occur. Solution: IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED VMV000028 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law for you to sell or lease the machines covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these machines. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety alert on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. DEALER PARTICIPATION REVIEW REPORT, ORDER KITS, CONTACT CUSTOMERS 1. Reports will be emailed during the week of October 13, 2022, to dealerships shown in our records which have units in their territory affected by this recall. Please review the report for accuracy, including owner and/or address changes. If the information contained in the report is not correct, please notify the product safety department on or before October 26, 2022, at: Telephone: 641-621-7060 Fax: 641-621-8562 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com 2. Dealership orders kits by calling 888-822-8766 (Florida). Each dealership should determine the quantity of kits to order initially depending upon the number of units that may be available for immediate upgrade. Do not order more kits than needed for immediate installation. 3. Contact your affected customer(s) to schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). Note: Letters will be sent to the customer(s) on or about October 27, 2022. Also refer to Owner Notification section below. If you have any questions concerning the installation of VMV000028, please contact Vermeer MV Solutions service department at 888-822-8766 (Florida). REIMBURSEMENT Upon completion of each kit installation, a campaign warranty claim must be submitted to the warranty department for reimbursement of the cost of parts and labor to install the kit. Labor hours to install: 1.5 hours. Travel will be paid up to $200 ($1 per mile with a $200 max round trip) with copy of work order attached for retailed machines not in dealer inventory. If dealer SMV2022-015 13 October 2022 Page 3 of 6 repairs more than one machine at same location on one trip, travel will only be paid on one of the model/VINs. The dealer may not charge the customer for travel for this campaign per NHTSA, contact service if you have any questions. Note: Future notices to dealers and owners are dependent upon the receipt of warranty claims. OWNER NOTIFICATION Sample letter: Included at the end of this bulletin is a sample letter which will be sent by Vermeer Corporation on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions directly to the owners on or about October 27, 2022, via USPS certified/registered mail. Owner registrations indicate no translations are required for this campaign. The owner letter will only be available in English. This owner notification/letter instructs the owner to contact their local dealership to arrange for a time to have the kit installed. After receiving VMV000028 from Vermeer MV Solutions, you must contact your affected customer(s) immediately and schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine(s). We regret any inconvenience these corrective measures may cause you. This required work is for the safety of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. VERMEER MV SOLUTIONS, INC. Attachment: VMV000028 Kit Instructions Completion schedule: Product Safety Alert: Install immediately 90 days from MM/DD/YYYY 180 days from MM/DD/YYYY 1 year from MM/DD/YYYY Only units within standard limited warranty period N/A Reimbursement: Product Safety Alert Product Compliance All units listed above with less than __ hours or warranty start date in the last __ months Parts Labor paid (Labor code: SB22) Only units within standard limited warranty period No reimbursement Internal reference: TREAD Act Code (Choose one or more applicable codes) — Not applicable 12 Exterior lighting 02 Suspension 16 Structure 03 Service brake system, hydraulic 17 Latch 04 Service brake system, air 19 Tires 05 Parking brake 20 Wheels 11 Electrical 21 Trailer hitch If you no longer own this unit, please notify the product safety department at: Toll-free: 800-829-0051, option 1 Telephone: 641-621-7060 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com If possible, please provide the name and address of the new owner. We regret any inconvenience that these corrective measures may cause you. The required work is for the safety of the of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. Regards, PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. If the authorized dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Vermeer product safety by email at productsafety@vermeer.com or by calling 800-829-0051 or 641-621-7060. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov

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Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Trench less Piedmont, SC 29673 USA FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT#: VMV000028 For Dealer Reference: Service Bulletin #: SMV2022-015 Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit CAMPAIGN TYPE: CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: MACHINE/ Mandatory-Product Safety DEALER INSTALLATION 0Nl)1 Kit and Bulletin SERIAL NUMBERS: ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): AIR533SDT AIR535SDT AIR555SDT AIR573SDT AIR833SDT AIR835SDT AIR855SDT AIR873SDT AIRSDT Included See attached listing on page 3 of this bulletin for specific serial/unit numbers PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL DATE: 13 October 2022 Excluded Kit version None VMV01 VMV000028 Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S and/or other Page 1 of 6 countries.© 2022 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Purpose: VMV000028 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Special tools and conditions: • None WARNING: Use the following shutdown procedure before attempting to do any of the work described in this Kit. Shutdown procedure Stopping the machine For your safety and the safety of others, follow shutdown procedure before working on the machine for any reason, including servicing, maintaining, cleaning, inspecting, unclogging or t ransporting machine, or as otherwise di rected in Operator’s manual. Step 1: Make sure end of vacuum hose is cl ear of all spoils, debris, and other materials. Step 2: Turn Water Pump Switch to OFF. Step 3: Push Throttle Switch to SLOW. Idle engine five minutes to allow vacuum pump to cool down. This helps to prevent the buildup of condensation. Step 4: Turn key switch to OFF to shut off engine. Remove the key. Step 5: Pull trigger on any high-pressure water tool to relieve line pressure. Step 6: Disassemble all water line connections, vacuum hoses, and tools. Stow properly on machine. Step 7: Drain CVS Filter Housing/ Cyclone. VMV000028 WARNING: Pressurized flu id can penetrate body tissue and result in death or serious injury. Leaks can be invisible. Keep away from any suspected leak. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before searching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, or performing any other work on the system. If you must pressurize the system to find a suspected leak, use an object such as a piece of wood or cardboard rather than your hands. When loosening a fitting where some residual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the fitting until oil begins to leak. Wait for leaking to stop before disconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury. RELEASED Page 2 of 6 Procedure 1: 1. Refer to Figure 1 for parts list. 2. Remove the conspicuity tape (A) and “WATER TANK DRAIN” (B) decal from the roadside I-beam. 3. Locate the location where the gusset (1)(p/n 135006180) will be welded onto the roadside I-beam. Grind the I-beam and all weld surfaces to remove paint prior to welding. VMV000028 RELEASED Page 3 of 6 4. Use a weld blanket to protect the fuel tank and hoses behind weld location. 5. Position the gusset (1) on the I-beam and weld per the drawing below. 3/16 1/4 TOP AND I/ • BOTTOt,1 >–‘-‘-~ P/N 135006180 DETAILS (¼ SECTION A-A 6. Grind all welds and weld splatter. Clean all surfaces on the I-beam, gusset, and fenders. Paint all exposed surfaces. Allow paint to dry thoroughly. 7. Clean the areas where conspicuity tape and decal will be applied with soap and water. Allow to dry thoroughly. 8. Apply conspicuity tape (2)(3) and the “WATER TANK DRAIN” decal (4) as shown below. VMV000028 RELEASED Page 4 of 6 AFFECTED MACHINES – VMV010028 Model VIN SERIAU Model VIN SERIAU UNIT UNIT AIR533SDT .. REDACTED 141169 AIR855SDT REDACTED 109937 AIR533SDT 141196 AIR855SDT 110232 AIR533SDT 141331 AIR855SDT 110231 AIR535SDT 141295 AIR855SDT 111318 AIR535SDT 131399 AIR855SDT 111319 AIR555SDT 121166 AIR855SDT 109978 AIR555SDT 11 1119 AIR855SDT 109980 AIR555SDT 11 1135 AIR855SDT 111381 AIR555SDT 11 1467 AIR873SDT 171140 AIR555SDT 11 1244 AIR873SDT 181166 AIR555SDT 121356 AIR873SDT 171256 AIR573SDT 161350 AIR873SDT 171304 AIR833SDT 141170 AIR873SDT 161266 AIR833SDT 151128 AIR873SDT 181551 AIR833SDT 141198 AIRSDT 191114 AIR833SDT 141199 AIRSDT 191115 AIR833SDT 141226 AIRSDT 191421 AIR835SDT 131306 AIRSDT 191275 AIR855SDT 109991 AIRSDT 191030 AIR855SDT 131024 AIRSDT 191479 AIR855SDT 121262 AIRSDT 200066 AIR855SDT 121283 AIRSDT 200427 AIR855SDT 110208 VMV000028 RELEASED Page 5 of 6 UNIT OWNER COPY: Insert in parts manual for future reference. Figure 1 Figure 1 parts list REF. N0. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 135006180 GUSSET, AIR TRAILER 2 P-0485 2″ SAFETY STRIP TAPE 48″ LENGTH 3 P-0485 2″ SAFETY STRIP TAPE 18″ LENGTH 4 P-0763-DEC DECAL – “WATER TANK DRAIN”, 1.5 X 8.5 Kit includes all items in Figure 1 parts list. VMV000028 RELEASED VMV QTY. 1 1 1 1 Page 6 of 6

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Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2023 MV Solutions, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 8 FIELD KIT Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Trenchless Piedmont, SC 29673 USA FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT #: VMV000028 DATE: 9 March 2023 For Dealer Reference: Service Bulletin #: SMV2022-015 Rev. 1 Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit CAMPAIGN TYPE: CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: MACHINE/ ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): SERIAL NUMBERS: Included Excluded Kit version AIR533SDT See attached listing on page 6 of this bulletin for specific serial/unit numbers Trailer frames in the attached listing made from 8” I-beam. VMV01 AIR535SDT AIR555SDT AIR573SDT AIR833SDT AIR835SDT AIR855SDT AIR873SDT AIRSDT Mandatory – Product Safety DEALER INSTALLATION ONLY Kit and Bulletin PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL VMV000028 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 2 of 8 Purpose: REASON FOR REVISION 1:  The kit instructions and bulletin are being revised to advise the dealership to measure the beam on the machine. If the beam measures 8”, contact product safety at productsafety@vermeer.com to have the kit excluded. VMV000028 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. The kit must be installed as soon as possible. Special tools and conditions:  None Shutdown procedure Stopping the machine For your safety and the safety of others, follow shutdown procedure before working on the machine for any reason, including servicing, maintaining, cleaning, inspecting, unclogging or transporting machine, or as otherwise directed in Operator’s manual. Step 1: Make sure end of vacuum hose is clear of all spoils, debris, and other materials. Step 2: Turn Water Pump Switch to OFF. Step 3: Push Throttle Switch to SLOW. Idle engine five minutes to allow vacuum pump to cool down. This helps to prevent the buildup of condensation. Step 4: Turn key switch to OFF to shut off engine. Remove the key. Step 5: Pull trigger on any high-pressure water tool to relieve line pressure. Step 6: Disassemble all water line connections, vacuum hoses, and tools. Stow properly on machine. Step 7: Drain CVS Filter Housing / Cyclone. WARNING: Use the following shutdown procedure before attempting to do any of the work described in this Kit. VMV000028 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 3 of 8 Procedure 1: 1. Measure the height of the I-Beam indicated by the green arrows in the enlarged balloon of Figure 1 below. If it is 8” tall, no change is required. If it is 6” tall, proceed to Step 2. 2. Refer to Figure 1 for parts list. WARNING: Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in death or serious injury. Leaks can be invisible. Keep away from any suspected leak. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before searching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, or performing any other work on the system. If you must pressurize the system to find a suspected leak, use an object such as a piece of wood or cardboard rather than your hands. When loosening a fitting where some residual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the fitting until oil begins to leak. Wait for leaking to stop before disconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury. VMV000028 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 4 of 8 3. Remove the conspicuity tape (A) and “Water Tank Drain” decal (B) from the roadside I-beam. 4. Identify the location where the gusset (1) (p/n 135006180) will be welded onto the roadside I-beam. Grind the I-beam and all weld surfaces to remove paint prior to welding. 1 A B VMV000028 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 5 of 8 5. Use a weld blanket to protect the fuel tank and hoses behind weld location. 6. Position the gusset (1) (shown on previous page) on the I-beam and weld per the specifications shown in “DETAIL B” below. 7. Grind all welds and weld splatter. Clean all surfaces on the I-beam, gusset, and fenders. Paint all exposed surfaces. Allow paint to dry thoroughly. 8. Clean the areas where conspicuity tape and decal will be applied with soap and water. Allow to dry thoroughly. VMV000028 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 6 of 8 9. Apply conspicuity tape (2)(3) and the “WATER TANK DRAIN” decal (4) as shown below. 2 3 4 VMV000028 Rev. 1 9 March 2023 Page 7 of 8 AFFECTED MACHINES – VMV010028 Model VIN SERIAL/ UNIT Model VIN SERIAL/ UNIT AIR533SDT AIR855SDT AIR533SDT AIR855SDT AIR533SDT AIR855SDT AIR535SDT AIR855SDT AIR535SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR855SDT AIR555SDT AIR873SDT AIR555SDT AIR873SDT AIR555SDT AIR873SDT AIR573SDT AIR873SDT AIR833SDT AIR873SDT AIR833SDT AIR873SDT AIR833SDT AIRSDT AIR833SDT AIRSDT AIR833SDT AIRSDT AIR835SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT AIRSDT AIR855SDT Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S and/or other countries. © 2023 Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 8 of 8 Figure 1 Figure 1 parts list REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VMV QTY. 1 135006180 GUSSET, AIR TRAILER 1 2 P-0485 2″ SAFETY STRIP TAPE 48” LENGTH 1 3 P-0485 2″ SAFETY STRIP TAPE 18” LENGTH 1 4 P-0763-DEC DECAL – “WATER TANK DRAIN”, 1.5 X 8.5 1 Kit includes all items in Figure 1 parts list. UNIT OWNER COPY: Insert in parts manual for future reference. 1 2 3 4

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Product Safety Department Vermeer Corporation 1210 Vermeer Rd East Pella, Iowa 50219 USA productsafety@vermeer.com NHTSA SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 22V-664 October 27, 2022 Dear «MODEL» owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2011 – 2020 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, AIR535SDT, AIR555SDT, AIR573SDT, AIR833SDT, AIR835SDT, AIR855SDT, AIR873SDT and AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. According to our records, you currently own a Vac-Tron «MODEL» vacuum excavator trailers. The model and serial number are shown at the top center of this letter. TRAILER FRAME FAILURE MAY OCCUR Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE When towing the vacuum excavator trailer on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may also occur. IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED VMV000028 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to add a plate gusset to reinforce the trailer frame. This kit must be installed as soon as possible. Vermeer Corporation is administering this product safety alert on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. Please contact your authorized independent Vermeer dealer immediately to arrange a mutually acceptable time and location to install VMV000028 at no cost to you for labor or materials. The installation of this kit is estimated at 1.5 hours of labor. You must have your machine upgraded for these safety features. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL First Notice Trailer Frame Reinforcement Kit (VMV000028) Contact your local Vermeer dealer: «Service_Dealer_Name» «Serv_Dealer_Add1» «Serv_Dealer_Add2» «Serv_Dealer_City» «Serv_Dealer_St» «Serv_Dealer_Zip» «SERV_DEALER_COUNTRY» Telephone: «Serv_Dealer_Phone» Model: «Model» Serial #: «SerialN» Unit No: «PART_SRL» If you no longer own this unit, please notify the product safety department at: Toll-free: 800-829-0051, option 1 Telephone: 641-621-7060 Email: productsafety@vermeer.com If possible, please provide the name and address of the new owner. We regret any inconvenience that these corrective measures may cause you. The required work is for the safety of the of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers on the public roadways. Regards, PRODUCT SAFETY DEPARTMENT Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days. If the authorized dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Vermeer product safety by email at productsafety@vermeer.com or by calling 800-829-0051 or 641-621-7060. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Vermeer Manufacturing Company Submission Date : MAR 06, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-664 Manufacturer Recall No. : VMV0028 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Vermeer Manufacturing Company Address : 1210 VERMEER ROAD EAST PO BOX 200 PELLA IA 50219-0200 Company phone : 641-628-3141 Population : Number of potentially involved : 45 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2014-2014 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1620ELDE1216 End : 5HZBF1628ELHE1329 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2014-2014 Vac-Tron AIR535SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1621DLKD1268 End : 5HZBF1626ELHE1300 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2001-2013 Vac-Tron AIR555SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : APR 01, 2001 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1628CLHC1305 End : 5HZBF16251LD11398 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2017-2017 Vac-Tron AIR753SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2016 – JUL 31, 2017 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1622GLLG1287 End : 5HZBF1622GLLG1287 Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2020-2020 Vac-Tron AIRSDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2019 – JUL 01, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZA192VXKK002006 End : 5HZA192V5LK002027 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 6 : 2013-2013 Vac-Tron AIR835SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2012 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1921DLGD2088 End : 5HZBF1921DLGD2088 Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 7 : 2010-2013 Vac-Tron AIR855SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2009 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1921DLAD2008 End : 5HZBF1929BLLB2270 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 8 : 2017-2019 Vac-Tron AIR873SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2016 – JUL 31, 2019 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1920HLCH2141 End : 5HZBF1920JLJJ2297 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 9 : 2014-2015 Vac-Tron AIR833SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2015 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1927FLDF2128 End : 5HZBF1923ELFE2152 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : When towing on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 also occur. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Address : 7835 Augusta Rd Piedmont South Carolina 29673 Country : United States Chronology : 07/14/22: Engineering team performed testing on unit for another purpose. While testing, frame bending occurred on test unit. 07/25/22: Engineering team performed further testing to investigate observed frame bending. 08/05/22: Meeting to discuss the test results occurred. 08/18/22: Meeting to review engineering analysis comparing test data to engineering calculations. 08/26/2022: Determination was made that a product safety recall campaign will occur. 2/21/2023: Discussion on historical units could have been built with an 8″ beam in the trailer. A dealer contacted the factory to discuss issues in trying to install kit. Those units might not need the kit, research was ongoing. 2/27/2023: Determination to update kit and bulletin to have beam measured and notify Vermeer if it measured 8″ to be excluded from the kit remedy. Records do not indicate which units were built with 8″ inch Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 beams of the original filing so cannot determine how many are affected from the original serial number range without inspection as each unit comes in to dealerships. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve the identified issue. These field remedy kits will be made available to authorized Vermeer dealers to install. Upon installation and receipt of field remedy kit warranty claim, dealers will be reimbursed by Vermeer MV Solutions for the associated kits cost and installation labor. Registered machine owners will be notified of the potential safety risk and available field remedy kit by letter according to the product database records maintained by Vermeer Corporation on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions. Vermeer MV Solutions will reimburse the authorized Vermeer dealer for all parts and labor for product safety recalls no matter the date of installation and regardless of whether the machine’s one-year standard limited warranty has expired. Vermeer MV Solutions will reimburse a retail customer/machine owner if the owner provides proof it paid for the identified issue’s repair prior to the issuance of the product safety recall. Vermeer Corporation will administer this campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc., its subsidiary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Units are no longer in production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notifications will begin 13-October-2022 via publication of service bulletin with sample copy of owner letter, as well as kit instructions, via factory-to-dealer secure website. On same date, reports will be emailed to affected dealers with list of affected machines according to registration ownership located within their area of responsibility. Owner notification letters will be sent by Vermeer Corporation, on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc., on 27-October-2022 with translated letters where necessary for their affected units. 09-March-2023 dealer notifications will be sent out. No additional owner notifications. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 13, 2022 – OCT 13, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 27, 2022 – OCT 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Vermeer Manufacturing Company Submission Date : MAR 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-664 Manufacturer Recall No. : VMV0028 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Vermeer Manufacturing Company Address : 1210 VERMEER ROAD EAST PO BOX 200 PELLA IA 50219-0200 Company phone : 641-628-3141 Population : Number of potentially involved : 45 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2014-2014 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1620ELDE1216 End : 5HZBF1628ELHE1329 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2014-2014 Vac-Tron AIR535SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1621DLKD1268 End : 5HZBF1626ELHE1300 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2001-2013 Vac-Tron AIR555SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : APR 01, 2001 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1628CLHC1305 End : 5HZBF16251LD11398 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2017-2017 Vac-Tron AIR753SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2016 – JUL 31, 2017 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1622GLLG1287 End : 5HZBF1622GLLG1287 Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2014-2015 Vac-Tron AIR833SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2015 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1927FLDF2128 End : 5HZBF1923ELFE2152 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 6 : 2013-2013 Vac-Tron AIR835SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2012 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1921DLGD2088 End : 5HZBF1921DLGD2088 Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 7 : 2010-2013 Vac-Tron AIR855SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2009 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1921DLAD2008 End : 5HZBF1929BLLB2270 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 8 : 2017-2019 Vac-Tron AIR873SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2016 – JUL 31, 2019 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1920HLCH2141 End : 5HZBF1920JLJJ2297 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 9 : 2020-2020 Vac-Tron AIRSDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2019 – JUL 01, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZA192VXKK002006 End : 5HZA192V5LK002027 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : When towing on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 also occur. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Address : 7835 Augusta Rd Piedmont South Carolina 29673 Country : United States Chronology : 07/14/22: Engineering team performed testing on unit for another purpose. While testing, frame bending occurred on test unit. 07/25/22: Engineering team performed further testing to investigate observed frame bending. 08/05/22: Meeting to discuss the test results occurred. 08/18/22: Meeting to review engineering analysis comparing test data to engineering calculations. 08/26/2022: Determination was made that a product safety recall campaign will occur. 2/21/2023: Discussion on historical units could have been built with an 8″ beam in the trailer. Those units might not need the kit research was ongoing. 2/27/2023: Determination to updated kit and bulletin to have beam measured and notify Vermeer if it Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 measured 8″ to be excluded from the kit remedy. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve the identified issue. These field remedy kits will be made available to authorized Vermeer dealers to install. Upon installation and receipt of field remedy kit warranty claim, dealers will be reimbursed by Vermeer MV Solutions for the associated kits cost and installation labor. Registered machine owners will be notified of the potential safety risk and available field remedy kit by letter according to the product database records maintained by Vermeer Corporation on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions. Vermeer MV Solutions will reimburse the authorized Vermeer dealer for all parts and labor for product safety recalls no matter the date of installation and regardless of whether the machine’s one-year standard limited warranty has expired. Vermeer MV Solutions will reimburse a retail customer/machine owner if the owner provides proof it paid for the identified issue’s repair prior to the issuance of the product safety recall. Vermeer Corporation will administer this campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc., its subsidiary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Units are no longer in production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notifications will begin 13-October-2022 via publication of service bulletin with sample copy of owner letter, as well as kit instructions, via factory-to-dealer secure website. On same date, reports will be emailed to affected dealers with list of affected machines according to registration ownership located within their area of responsibility. Owner notification letters will be sent by Vermeer Corporation, on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc., on 27-October-2022 with translated letters where necessary for their affected units. 09-March-2023 dealer notifications will be sent out. No additional owner notifications. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 13, 2022 – OCT 13, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 27, 2022 – OCT 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Vermeer Manufacturing Company Submission Date : SEP 01, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-664 Manufacturer Recall No. : VMV0028 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Vermeer Manufacturing Company Address : 1210 VERMEER ROAD EAST PO BOX 200 PELLA IA 50219-0200 Company phone : 641-628-3141 Population : Number of potentially involved : 45 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2014-2015 Vac-Tron AIR833SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2015 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1927FLDF2128 End : 5HZBF1923ELFE2152 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2013-2013 Vac-Tron AIR835SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2012 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1921DLGD2088 End : 5HZBF1921DLGD2088 Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2017-2019 Vac-Tron AIR873SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2016 – JUL 31, 2019 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1920HLCH2141 End : 5HZBF1920JLJJ2297 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2014-2014 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1620ELDE1216 End : 5HZBF1628ELHE1329 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2014-2014 Vac-Tron AIR535SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2013 – JUL 31, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1621DLKD1268 End : 5HZBF1626ELHE1300 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 6 : 2001-2013 Vac-Tron AIR555SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : APR 01, 2001 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1628CLHC1305 End : 5HZBF16251LD11398 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 7 : 2017-2017 Vac-Tron AIR753SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2016 – JUL 31, 2017 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1622GLLG1287 End : 5HZBF1622GLLG1287 Not sequential Vehicle 8 : 2010-2013 Vac-Tron AIR855SDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2009 – JUL 31, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZBF1921DLAD2008 End : 5HZBF1929BLLB2270 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 9 : 2020-2020 Vac-Tron AIRSDT Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Using various manufacturing documents and drawings, research was conducted to determine the population of vacuum excavator trailers that may experience frame bending or distortion. This frame bending and distortion is unique to the models listed above. 45 units are involved in this campaign. Production Dates : AUG 01, 2019 – JUL 01, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5HZA192VXKK002006 End : 5HZA192V5LK002027 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Frame bending or distortion can develop in the trailer main frame which can result in loss of stability while towing. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : When towing on public roadways, death or serious injury may result due to the loss of control of the vacuum excavator trailer and towing vehicle. A frame failure may increase the risk of a crash. Property or equipment damage may Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 also occur. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Address : 7835 Augusta Rd Piedmont South Carolina 29673 Country : United States Chronology : 07/14/22: Engineering team performed testing on unit for another purpose. While testing, frame bending occurred on test unit. 07/25/22: Engineering team performed further testing to investigate observed frame bending. 08/05/22: Meeting to discuss the test results occurred. 08/18/22: Meeting to review engineering analysis comparing test data to engineering calculations. 08/26/2022: Determination was made that a product safety recall campaign will occur. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-664 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve the identified issue. These field remedy kits will be made available to authorized Vermeer dealers to install. Upon installation and receipt of field remedy kit warranty claim, dealers will be reimbursed by Vermeer MV Solutions for the associated kits cost and installation labor. Registered machine owners will be notified of the potential safety risk and available field remedy kit by letter according to the product database records maintained by Vermeer Corporation on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions. Vermeer MV Solutions will reimburse the authorized Vermeer dealer for all parts and labor for product safety recalls no matter the date of installation and regardless of whether the machine’s one-year standard limited warranty has expired. Vermeer MV Solutions will reimburse a retail customer/machine owner if the owner provides proof it paid for the identified issue’s repair prior to the issuance of the product safety recall. Vermeer Corporation will administer this campaign on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc., its subsidiary. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Units are no longer in production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notifications will begin 13-October-2022 via publication of service bulletin with sample copy of owner letter, as well as kit instructions, via factory-to-dealer secure website. On same date, reports will be emailed to affected dealers with list of affected machines according to registration ownership located within their area of responsibility. Owner notification letters will be sent by Vermeer Corporation, on behalf of Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc., on 27-October-2022 with translated letters where necessary for their affected units. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 13, 2022 – OCT 13, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 27, 2022 – OCT 27, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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