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NHTSARecalled Apr 7, 2020 · #20V204000

Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, 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. Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0006.

View the official CPSC notice