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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V290📅 May 20, 2020

2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT & 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT + 5 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V290000
Manufacturer recall #
VVK0009
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Vehicles affected
21
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-888-822-8766
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 14, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V290 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V290?

2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT & 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT + 5 more. 21 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vac-Tron dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-822-8766.