Recalls for 2016 Vac-tron Mc 855 Sdt

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2020-04-09
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc.  (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers.  The trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 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 june 5, 2020.  Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.  Vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2020-04-09
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc.  (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc833sdt, mc835sdt, mc855sdt, and mc873sdt vacuum excavator trailers.  The trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, 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.

Consequence
Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Vac-tron will notify owners, and vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by vac-tron, free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.  Vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

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.