Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V201000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V201000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2012-2020 mc555sdt, mc533sdt and mc573sdt vacuum excavator trailers Includes 43 affected units, Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2020 mc555sdt, mc533sdt and mc573sdt vacuum excavator trailers

Defect Summary

Vac-tron equipment, llc. (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc555sdt, mc533sdt and mc573sdt vacuum excavator trailers. the trailer's front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, 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 the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Vac-tron will notify owners, and vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by vac-tron, free of charge. the recall began june 5, 2020. owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V201000
Report Received Date: 2020-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Improper lamps and missing reflectors/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 43

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vac-tron equipment, llc. (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc555sdt, mc533sdt and mc573sdt vacuum excavator trailers. the trailer's front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, 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 the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Due to the improper position of lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Vac-tron will notify owners, and vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by vac-tron, free of charge. the recall began june 5, 2020. owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 73.81

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NHTSA ID: 20V201000
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