2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2020-01-31
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc, (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 lpsdt trailers. These vehicles may be missing various exterior lighting and reflective markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The lack of exterior lighting and reflective markings may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Vac-tron will notify owners and dealers will relocate the vehicle lights, and add reflectors and conspicuity tape, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2020. Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-352-782-2222.
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: 2020-06-24
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron), is recalling certain 2020 cvgtlc, cvsgt, cvgt, lpsgt, lpxdt, minicombo and lpsdt vacuum excavator trailers. The trailers may be missing rear and rear-side reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, 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. Vac-tron issued owners an interim notification on august 18, 2020. The recall began august 18, 2020. Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0010.
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.