Recall 20V204000: 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT, 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT, 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 7, 2020
Vehicles affected
52
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, 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.

The risk

Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0006.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2013 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2014 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2015 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2016 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2017 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2018 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2020 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT
  • 2012 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2013 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2014 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2015 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2016 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2017 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2018 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2020 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT
  • 2012 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2013 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2014 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2015 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2016 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2017 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2018 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2020 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT
  • 2012 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2013 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2014 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2015 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2016 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2017 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2018 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT
  • 2020 Vac-Tron MC 873 SDT

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V204000
Manufacturer campaign
VVK0006
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Owner letters
Jun 5, 2020
Components
Exterior lighting (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology