Recall 20V290000: 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT +4 more

Updated Oct 21, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: May 20, 2020
Vehicles affected: 21
Models: 7
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS1273GT, CS870GT, CS1270GT, CS873GT, CV1273GT, CV1273SGT and LP1273XDT 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."

The risk

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.

The fix

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 VVK0009.

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

2016 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 873 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 873 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 873 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 873 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 873 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CV 1273 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CV 1273 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CV 1273 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CV 1273 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CV 1273 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CV 1273 SGT
2017 Vac-Tron CV 1273 SGT
2018 Vac-Tron CV 1273 SGT
2019 Vac-Tron CV 1273 SGT
2020 Vac-Tron CV 1273 SGT
2016 Vac-Tron LP 1273 XDT
2017 Vac-Tron LP 1273 XDT
2018 Vac-Tron LP 1273 XDT
2019 Vac-Tron LP 1273 XDT
2020 Vac-Tron LP 1273 XDT

Details

NHTSA campaign: 20V290000
Manufacturer campaign: VVK0009
Manufacturer: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Owner letters: Jul 14, 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