VAC-TRON AIR555SDT 2011: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V664000

Make Model Year
VAC-TRON AIR555SDT 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-10-13 2022-09-01 2022-09-06

Manufacturers Involved: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VMV0028

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.