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Vac-Tron Lpsdt Recall 20V059: Missing Lights and Reflectors Can Make Trailer Hard to See

NHTSA campaign 20V059, reported January 31, 2020, 1,977 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trailers from model years 2016 through 2020 may be missing certain exterior lights and reflective markings required by federal safety standards. Without them, other drivers may have a harder time seeing the trailer on the road, which raises the risk of a crash.

The manufacturer, Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC, will notify owners, and authorized dealers will relocate the vehicle lights and add reflectors and conspicuity tape at no cost to you. The recall began March 31, 2020. To check whether your trailer is affected and to ask about the repair, contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-782-2222, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V059Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC, (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LPSDT trailers. These vehicles may be missing various exterior lighting and reflective markings. 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."
Risk
The lack of exterior lighting and reflective markings may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vac-Tron will notify owners and dealers will relocate the vehicle lights, and add reflectors and conspicuity tape, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-782-2222.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Vac-Tron Lpsdt20162017201820192020