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Vac-Tron CS 870 GT Recall 20V288: Trailer Lights and Reflectors May Be Misplaced, Reducing Visibility

NHTSA campaign 20V288, reported May 20, 2020, 104 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain vacuum excavator trailers may have front clearance lamps mounted in the wrong position, too little conspicuity tape on the sides and rear, or no side or rear reflex reflectors. These trailers do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices. Because other drivers may not see the trailer clearly, especially at night or in poor conditions, the risk of a crash is increased.

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron at no cost to you. Contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222 for more information, and reference recall number VVK0007. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V288Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS870GT, CS873GT, LP Mini 373 DT, and LP Mini 373 GT 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."
Risk
Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0007.
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 CS 870 GT20162017201820192020
Vac-Tron CS 873 GT20162017201820192020
Vac-Tron LP Mini 373 DT20162017201820192020
Vac-Tron LP Mini 373 GT20162017201820192020