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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the 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.
- Risk
- Due to the improper position of the 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0006.
- 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
Certain vacuum excavator trailers may have front clearance lamps mounted in the wrong position, with one front lamp partly blocked by the jetter. Some units may also have too little conspicuity tape on the sides and rear, or lack side or rear reflex reflectors. Because of this, the trailer may not be easily visible to other drivers at night, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC, will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits supplied by Vac-Tron at no cost to the owner. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners can contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766, referencing recall number VVK0006.
If you own one of the affected trailers, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to have the free remedy performed.
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