Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V292000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V292000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2016-2020 cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs800dt, cs800gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, and cs1273gt vacuum excavator trailers Includes 110 affected units, Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 224, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2020 cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs800dt, cs800gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, and cs1273gt vacuum excavator trailers

Defect Summary

Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron), a subsidiary of vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs800dt, cs800gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, and cs1273gt vacuum excavator trailers. the rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 july 14, 2020. owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0008.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V292000
Manufacturer: Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-05-20T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient rear impact protection/fmvss 224
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 110

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VVK0008
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron), a subsidiary of vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs800dt, cs800gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, and cs1273gt vacuum excavator trailers. the rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 july 14, 2020. owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0008.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 12.73

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SID: row-ifyi-mvn9~x39m
NHTSA ID: 20V292000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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