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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V288000

2016 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt — Exterior lighting

Published May 20, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 20, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V288000, published May 20, 2020. Recalling firm: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC; 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS870GT, CS873GT, LP Mini 373 DT, and LP Mini 373 GT 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."

What to 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 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0007.

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Recall details

Brand
VAC-TRON
Model
CS 873 GT
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Lot
2016 VAC-TRON CS 873 GT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V288000 on May 20, 2020. Reported hazard: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS870GT, CS873GT, LP Mini 373 DT, and LP Mini 373 GT 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0007.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAC-TRON. Model: CS 873 GT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)