2017 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 800 GT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 800 GT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 800 GT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 SGT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 1270 SGT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; 2018 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; 2019 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; 2020 VAC-TRON CS 800 DT; 2017 VAC-TRON CS 573 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; 2016 VAC-TRON CS 500 DT; +20 more
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2020 vacuum excavator trailers, including models CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS800DT, CS800GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, and CS1273GT. The rear of these trailers extends too far beyond the trailer frame, which reduces impact protection. If another vehicle rear-ends one of these trailers, the other vehicle can travel underneath the trailer's rear, potentially causing serious injury or death to occupants in that vehicle.
To remedy this defect, Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install repair kits at no cost. The recall began July 14, 2020. Owners of affected trailers should contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766 and reference recall number VVK0008 to arrange for the free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In the event of a rear impact crash, the other vehicle can travel under the rear of the vacuum excavator, increasing the risk of serious injury or death to someone in the other vehicle.
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The 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.
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS800DT, CS800GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, and CS1273GT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.