Recall 20V292000: 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT +5 more

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

Report date: May 20, 2020
Vehicles affected: 110
Models: 8
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS800DT, CS800GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, and CS1273GT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0008.

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 1270 SGT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 SGT
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 500 DT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 500 DT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 500 DT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 500 DT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 500 DT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 570 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 570 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 570 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 570 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 570 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 573 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 573 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 573 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 573 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 573 GT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 800 DT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 800 DT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 800 DT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 800 DT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 800 DT
2016 Vac-Tron CS 800 GT
2017 Vac-Tron CS 800 GT
2018 Vac-Tron CS 800 GT
2019 Vac-Tron CS 800 GT
2020 Vac-Tron CS 800 GT

Details

NHTSA campaign: 20V292000
Manufacturer campaign: VVK0008
Manufacturer: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Owner letters: Jul 14, 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