Defect Description
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), is recalling certain 2020 CVGTLC, CVSGT, CVGT, LPSGT, LPXDT, MINICOMBO and LPSDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailers may be missing rear and rear-side reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. Vac-Tron issued owners an interim notification on August 18, 2020. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0010.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CVGT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CVGTLC |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | CVSGT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LPSDT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LPSGT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LPXDT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | MINICOMBO |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.