Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V290000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V290000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2016-2020 cs1273gt, cs870gt, cs1270gt, cs873gt, cv1273gt, cv1273sgt and lp1273xdt vacuum excavator trailers Includes 21 affected units, Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2020 cs1273gt, cs870gt, cs1270gt, cs873gt, cv1273gt, cv1273sgt and lp1273xdt vacuum excavator trailers

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V290000
Report Received Date: 2020-05-20T00:00:00
Subject: Improper lamps and missing reflectors/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VVK0009
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 14.29

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SID: row-7kgw~mf38-tbkn
NHTSA ID: 20V290000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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