Recalls for 2016 Vac-tron Cs 1273 Gt

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc.  (vac-tron), a subsidiary of vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 vac-tron cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, cs1273gt and cs800dt 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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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 vvk0008.  

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.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2020-05-21
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Posted on: 2020-05-21
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron), a subsidiary of vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs800dt, cs800gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, and cs1273gt 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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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 vvk0008.

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.  

DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron), a subsidiary of vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 cs500dt, cs570gt, cs573gt, cs800dt, cs800gt, cs1270gt, cs1270sgt, and cs1273gt 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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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 vvk0008.

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.  

DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.