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- STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Problem
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS873GT, CV1273GT, LP1273XDT, CS1270GT, CS1273GT, CS870GT, and CS1273SGT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a rear impact crash, the other vehicle can travel under the rear of the vacuum excavator, increasing the risk of serious injury or death to someone in the other vehicle.
- Remedy
- Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The 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
This recall covers certain Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers. The rear-most part of the trailer extends too far beyond the trailer frame, which reduces protection in a rear-end collision and means the trailer does not meet the federal Rear Impact Protection standard (FMVSS 224).
In a rear impact crash, another vehicle could travel under the rear of the trailer, raising the risk of serious injury or death to occupants of that vehicle.
Owners will be notified by Vac-Tron, and the free remedy kit will be installed by Vermeer dealers at no charge. You can contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766 (recall number VVK0009), and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
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