Recall 20V206000: 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT, 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT, 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 8, 2020
Vehicles affected
50
Models
5
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 trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

The risk

In the event of a rear impact crash, the other vehicle can travel under the rear of the vacuum excavator, increasing the risk of serious injury or death to someone in the other vehicle.

The fix

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. 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
  • 2019 Vac-Tron Minicombo
  • 2020 Vac-Tron Minicombo

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V206000
Manufacturer campaign
VVK0006
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Owner letters
Jun 5, 2020
Components
Structure (Body & Structure)

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