Vac-tron product 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 — 7 models

Recall number

20V293000

Brand / firm

Vac-tron

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 21 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.