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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS1273GT, CS870GT, CS1270GT, CS873GT, CV1273GT, CV1273SGT and LP1273XDT 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 not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, 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 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0009.
- 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 Vac-Tron 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 may not meet federal lighting and reflective device requirements.
Because the lights and reflective markings may not be properly placed, the trailer can be hard to see in low visibility conditions such as darkness, fog, or rain. Reduced visibility raises the risk of a crash involving other drivers.
Owners will be notified by Vac-Tron. Authorized 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 reference recall number VVK0009. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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