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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC555SDT, MC533SDT and MC573SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer's 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. 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
- Due to the improper position of lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers may have front clearance lamps mounted in the wrong position, with the jetter blocking the view of the passenger-side front lamp. The trailers may also have too little conspicuity tape on the sides and rear, or be missing side or rear reflex reflectors. These problems mean the trailer does not meet federal lighting requirements.
Because the trailer may not be visible at night, other drivers may not see it in time, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Vac-Tron. Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron at no cost. You can contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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