VAC-TRON MC 835 SDT 2012: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V206000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAC-TRON | MC 835 SDT | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-06-05 | 2020-04-08 | 2020-04-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VVK0006
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 224
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."
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 June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0006.
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.
