Vac-tron Lpsdt recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 24, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC recalls 2020 Vac-tron — 7 models

Recall number

20V368000

Brand / firm

Vac-tron

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 100 units

Why it was recalled

Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.