Vac-tron LP Mini 373 GT recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 20, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC recalls 2016–2020 Vac-tron — 4 models

Recall number

20V288000

Brand / firm

Vac-tron

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 104 units

Why it was recalled

Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS870GT, CS873GT, LP Mini 373 DT, and LP Mini 373 GT 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."

What to do

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 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0007.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.