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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V290000

2016 Vac-Tron Lp 1273 Xdt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cv 1273 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cv 1273 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt — Exterior lighting

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

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V290000, published May 20, 2020. Recalling firm: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC; 2016 Vac-Tron Lp 1273 Xdt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cv 1273 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cv 1273 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 870 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 CS1273GT, CS870GT, CS1270GT, CS873GT, CV1273GT, CV1273SGT and LP1273XDT 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 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0009.

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Recall details

Brand
VAC-TRON
Model
LP 1273 XDT
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Lot
2016 VAC-TRON LP 1273 XDT | 2020 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT | 2019 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT | 2018 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT | 2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT | 2019 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT | 2020 VAC-TRON CS 870 GT | 2019 VAC-TRON CS 870 GT | 2016 VAC-TRON CS 870 GT | 2018 VAC-TRON CV 1273 GT | 2019 VAC-TRON CV 1273 GT | 2016 VAC-TRON CS 873 GT | 2017 VAC-TRON CS 873 GT | 2019 VAC-TRON CS 873 GT | 2018 VAC-TRON CS 873 GT | 2016 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT | 2020 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT | 2018 VAC-TRON CS 1273 GT | 2020 VAC-TRON CS 873 GT | 2017 VAC-TRON CS 870 GT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Vac-Tron Lp 1273 Xdt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cv 1273 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cv 1273 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2019 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2016 Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2018 Vac-Tron Cs 1273 Gt | 2020 Vac-Tron Cs 873 Gt | 2017 Vac-Tron Cs 870 Gt — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V290000 on May 20, 2020. Reported hazard: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS1273GT, CS870GT, CS1270GT, CS873GT, CV1273GT, CV1273SGT and LP1273XDT 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 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0009.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAC-TRON. Model: LP 1273 XDT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)