Recall 20V293000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS873GT, CV1273GT, LP1273XDT, CS1270GT, CS1273GT, CS870GT, and CS1273SGT 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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 VVK0009.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | CS 1270 GT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | CS 1273 GT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | CS 870 GT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | CS 873 GT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 GT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 SGT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | LP 1273 XDT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | CS 1270 GT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | CS 1273 GT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | CS 870 GT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | CS 873 GT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 GT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 SGT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | LP 1273 XDT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | CS 1270 GT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | CS 1273 GT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | CS 870 GT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | CS 873 GT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 GT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 SGT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | LP 1273 XDT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | CS 1270 GT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | CS 1273 GT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | CS 870 GT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | CS 873 GT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 GT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 SGT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | LP 1273 XDT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CS 1270 GT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CS 1273 GT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CS 870 GT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CS 873 GT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 GT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CV 1273 SGT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LP 1273 XDT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.