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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Vac-Tron AIR833SDT, 2013 Vac-Tron AIR835SDT, 2017-2019 Vac-Tron AIR873SDT, 2014 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, 2014 Vac-Tron AIR535SDT, 2001-2013 Vac-Tron AIR555SDT, 2017 Vac-Tron AIR753SDT, 2010-2013 Vac-Tron AIR855SDT, and 2020 Vac-Tron AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. The frame may bend or become distorted, which can result in loss of stability and control while towing.
- Risk
- A loss of stability and control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the frames, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0028.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The frame on this vacuum excavator trailer may bend or become distorted. A distorted frame can cause the trailer to lose stability and control while being towed, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will inspect and repair the frame, as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2022. If you have not received one, contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060 and reference recall number VMV0028.
You should also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls and schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
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