Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V204000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2012-2020 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers Includes 52 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 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers

Defect Summary

Vac-tron equipment, llc. (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers. the trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the 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.

Corrective Action

Vac-tron will notify owners, and vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by vac-tron, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V204000

Manufacturer: Vac-tron Equipment, Llc

Report Received Date: 2020-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Improper lamps and missing reflectors/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 52

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VVK0006

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vac-tron equipment, llc. (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers. the trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the 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.

Consequence Summary: Due to the improper position of the 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 64.71

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NHTSA ID: 20V204000

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