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NHTSARecalled 2020-04-07

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Is my product affected?

2012 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2017 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2013 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2014 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2015 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2019 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2017 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2019 VAC-TRON MINICOMBO; 2020 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2019 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2014 VAC-TRON MC 573 SDT; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 573 SDT; 2017 VAC-TRON MC 573 SDT; 2019 VAC-TRON MC 573 SDT; 2012 VAC-TRON MC 555 SDT; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 555 SDT; 2020 VAC-TRON MC 555 SDT; 2012 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2013 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2018 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2018 VAC-TRON MC 533 SDT; 2020 VAC-TRON MINICOMBO; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 535; 2020 VAC-TRON MC 535; +13 more

  • Brand VAC-TRON

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC555SDT, MC533SDT, and MC573SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers due to lighting and visibility problems. The trailers have front clearance lamps positioned improperly, with the jetter blocking visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp. Additionally, insufficient reflective tape may have been applied to the sides and rear, and some trailers may lack side or rear reflex reflectors. These defects prevent the trailers from meeting federal safety standards and create a risk that the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crashes.

To address this recall, Vac-Tron will notify affected owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron at no charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners of affected trailers should contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Due to the improper position of lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.

What should I do?

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.

Details from the source

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC555SDT, MC533SDT and MC573SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer's 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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