Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V206000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V206000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2012-2020 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers Includes 50 affected units, Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 224, component: STRUCTURE, 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 trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 224, "rear impact protection."

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. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V206000
Manufacturer: Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-04-08T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient rear impact protection/fmvss 224
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 50

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 trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 224, "rear impact protection."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a rear impact crash, the other vehicle can travel under the rear of the vacuum excavator, increasing the risk of serious injury or death to someone in the other vehicle.
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. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.35

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NHTSA ID: 20V206000
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