Vac-tron 2016–2020 Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled May 20, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V289000 · Vac-tron

Hazard

Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the vacuum excavator trailer may not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0008.

Units

110 units

Description

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vac-Tron CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, CS1273GT and CS800DT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The front clearance lamps may be positioned improperly and an insufficient amount of conspicuity tape may have been applied on the sides and rear. The trailers may also may also lack side or rear reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Product

Vac-tron CS 1270 GT · Vac-tron CS 1270 SGT · Vac-tron CS 1273 GT · Vac-tron CS 500 DT · Vac-tron CS 570 GT · Vac-tron CS 573 GT · Vac-tron CS 800 DT

Manufacturer(s)

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →