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NHTSARecalled 2020-05-20

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Is my product affected?

2018 VAC-TRON CS 570 GT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 1270 SGT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 573 GT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 1270 SGT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 573 GT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 1270 SGT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 500 DT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 573 GT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 570 GT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 573 GT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 570 GT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 570 GT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 570 GT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 500 DT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 500 DT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 500 DT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 500 DT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; +10 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 2016-2020 Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers (models CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, CS1273GT, and CS800DT) because the front clearance lamps may be positioned incorrectly, there may be insufficient reflective tape on the sides and rear, and the trailers may lack side or rear reflectors. These defects prevent the trailers from complying with federal lighting and reflector safety standards and create a risk that the trailers may not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Vac-Tron will notify affected owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron at no charge. The recall began on July 14, 2020. Owners should contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766 and reference recall number VVK0008.

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 vacuum excavator trailer may not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. This 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 VVK0008.

Details from the source

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vac-Tron CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, CS1273GT and CS800DT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The front clearance lamps may be positioned improperly 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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

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