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NHTSARecalled 2020-04-07

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Is my product affected?

2015 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT; 2012 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT; 2020 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT; 2018 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT; 2017 VAC-TRON MC 855 SDT; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 855 SDT; 2014 VAC-TRON MC 855 SDT; 2019 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT; 2020 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2018 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2017 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2016 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2015 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2014 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2013 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2012 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; 2018 VAC-TRON MC 835 SDT; 2017 VAC-TRON MC 835 SDT; 2015 VAC-TRON MC 835 SDT; 2014 VAC-TRON MC 835 SDT; 2013 VAC-TRON MC 835 SDT; 2020 VAC-TRON MC 855 SDT; 2019 VAC-TRON MC 855 SDT; 2019 VAC-TRON MC 833 SDT; +11 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 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers due to problems with exterior lighting and reflective safety features. The front clearance lamps may be positioned improperly, the jetter equipment can block visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, and the trailers may have insufficient reflective tape on the sides and rear. Some trailers may also lack side or rear reflex reflectors. These issues create a safety hazard because the trailers may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron at no charge. Owners of affected trailers should contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766 and reference recall number VVK0006 to determine if their trailer is involved and to arrange for the free remedy installation.

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

Hazard

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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