VAC-TRON CV 1273 GT 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V293000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAC-TRON | CV 1273 GT | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-05-20 | 2020-05-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VVK0009
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 224
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."
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.
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.
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.
