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November 5, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V793000
Missing Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108
The lack of reflex reflectors can reduce the trailer’s visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V793
Manufacturer Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,261
Summary
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2014-2019 VX trailers. The side marker LED lights may be missing reflex reflectors. 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.”
Remedy
McElrath Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will install separate reflex reflectors on the sides and rear of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220.
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.
FIELD CAMPAIGN KIT # VMK00-0503
DATE: 17 December 2019
For Dealer Reference: Service Bulletin # SVM2020-001
Reflector and Conspicuity Tape Installation Kit
CAMPAIGN TYPE: | Mandatory-Product Safety |
CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: | Kit and Bulletin |
MACHINE / ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): | Machine Serial Numbers | ||
Included | Excluded | Kit Version | |
VX30 | See page 10 – 24 for machine and trailer Serial Numbers | N/A | VMK01
OR VMK02 See attached listing |
VX50 | |||
VX75 | |||
VX80 | |||
V500 | |||
V800 |
PURPOSE:
INADEQUATE REFLECTORS AND CONSPICUITY TAPE
The side and rear reflectors and conspicuity tape do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) governmental regulation 108 for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE
When towing the vacuum excavator on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if driver(s) of other vehicle(s) do not see the vacuum excavator at night or during limited sunlight and strike the vacuum excavator. To reduce the potential of this occurring, additional reflectors and conspicuity tape are being added. Property or equipment damage may also occur.
VMK00-0503 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to install reflectors and conspicuity tape on the sides and rear of the machine.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND CONDITIONS:
- Isopropyl / rubbing alcohol – minimum 70% strength. No rinsing or drying of the areas is required.
OR
Bucket with a mix of mild soap and water. If using soap and water, you must rinse the areas with clean water and completely dry the surface prior to applying the reflectors and reflective safety tape.
- Scissors or utility knife
- 30 ft tape measure
WARNING: Failure to use shutdown procedure can result in unexpected hazard(s). Death or serious injury could result due to entanglement, crushing, cutting, or other hazardous contact. Follow Shutdown Procedure after operating, before performing any service or maintenance, and before transporting. |
STOPPING THE MACHINE
NOTICE: For your safety and the safety of others, use the shutdown procedure before servicing, cleaning, unclogging, or inspecting the machine.
A variation of this procedure may be used if instructed within this manual, or if an emergency requires it.
Step 1: | Reduce engine speed to idle. |
Step 2: | Verify all switches are in OFF/down position. |
Step 3: | Move Reverse Flow Control Valve handle to NEUTRAL. |
Step 4: | Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes before shutting it OFF after full-load operation. |
NOTICE: | Failure to allow engine to idle for 5 minutes may result in turbocharger damage. |
Step 5: | THIS STEP IS FOR VX-75 MODELS ONLY, ALL OTHER MODELS GO TO STEP 6.
Press Engine START/STOP Button on the engine display to shut off engine. Turn Keyswitch OFF and remove ignition key. |
Step 6: | ALL OTHER MODELS. Turn Keyswitch OFF and remove ignition key. |
Step 7: | Press the E-Stop button. |
Step 8: | Relieve water pressure from water-assisted tools by squeezing trigger. |
WARNING: Avoid high pressure water. High pressure water from digging tool or wash wand can penetrate body tissue and result in serious injury or death. Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury.
Never point the digging tool or wand at anyone or at any part of the body. Never use the high pressure wand to clean any part of your body or clothing.
PROCEDURE:
⇒ Unless indicated, new parts from kit have callouts with numbers. Callouts with letters indicate existing parts or general items.
Procedure 1 – INSTALL FOUR RED REFLEX REFLECTORS AT REAR AND BOTH SIDES OF TRAILER
1. Prior to installing the four reflectors, clean the surface areas in the locations shown in the diagram to the right indicated by a (1).
2. Position each reflector in a cleaned location shown in the diagram to the right (1).
NOTE: The difference between the two kit versions is the style of red reflex reflectors.
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INSTALL AT EACH SIDE ON REAR OF TRAILER DIRECTLY BELOW THE REAR CLEARANCE LIGHT
INSTALL ON BOTH SIDES NEAR REAR OF TRAILER DIRECTLY BELOW THE REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT
VMK01-0503
VMK02-0503
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Procedure 2 – INSTALL WHITE REFLECTIVE TAPE ON TANK AND CYLCLONE (if applicable)
1. Prior to installing the four white reflective tape strips, clean the surface areas in the locations shown in the diagram below indicated by a (2).
2. Install the four white reflective tape strips in the locations shown in the diagram below indicated by (2). Please note diagrams below show two different machine configurations. Install accordingly. |
Procedure 3 – INSTALL TWO AMBER REFLEX REFLECTORS ON BOTHS SIDES OF TRAILER
1. Prior to installing the two amber reflectors, clean the surface areas in the locations shown in the diagram to the right indicated (3).
2. Position each amber reflector in the cleaned location shown in the diagram to the right (3).
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INSTALL ON BOTH SIDES DIRECTLY ABOVE THE SIDE MARKER LIGHT
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PROCEDURE 4 – INSTALL RED/WHITE CONSPICUITY TAPE ON REAR OF TRAILER
1. FMVSS regulation 108 requires a horizontal strip of rear red/white conspicuity tape across the full width of the trailer as close to side edges as possible.
2. Prior to installing the rear red/white conspicuity tape, clean the surface areas in the locations shown in the diagram below indicated by (4). 3. Determine if the existing red/white conspicuity tape is positioned as shown in diagram below (4) with full coverage on the rear frame crossmember. If existing red/white conspicuity tape does provide full coverage, go to Step 5. 4. If the existing red/white conspicuity tape does not fully cover the width of the rear frame crossmember, apply a 4’ red/white conspicuity tape strip as shown in diagram below (4). 5. Cut two pieces of red/white conspicuity tape to be fitted in the locations above both taillights as shown in diagram below (4). When cutting the conspicuity tape for this location, try to maintain equal lengths of red and white sections. Note: If unit is equipped with control switches on the rear right fender, do not install the red/white conspicuity tape on the right rear fender due to regulation requirements for distance from taillights. |
PROCEDURE 5 – INSTALL RED/WHITE CONSPICUITY TAPE TO BOTH SIDES OF TRAILER
DIAGRAM INDICATES PROPERLY INSTALLED RED/WHITE CONSPICUITY TAPE
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FIGURE 1 Parts List | |||
REF. NO. | PART NO. | DESCRIPTION | VMK01 QTY. |
1 | 8097358 | Red Reflex Adhesive Label | 4 |
2 | 8041236 | Tape, 2”, Reflective, White Only | 4 |
3 | 8097359 | Amber Reflex Adhesive Label | 2 |
4 | 8041235 | Tape, 2”, Reflective, Red/White | 12 ft |
VMK01 inclu | des all items in Figure 1 Parts List. |
Figure 2
FIGURE 2 Parts List | |||
REF. NO. | PART NO. | DESCRIPTION | VMK02 QTY. |
1 | 8097498 | Red Reflex Adhesive Back Hard Plastic Reflector | 4 |
2 | 8041236 | Tape, 2”, Reflective, White Only | 4 |
3 | 8097359 | Amber Reflex Adhesive Label | 2 |
4 | 8041235 | Tape, 2”, Reflective, Red/White | 12 ft |
VMK02 inclu | des all items in Figure 2 Parts List. |
FIELD CAMPAIGN
SERVICE BULLETIN # SVM2020-001
DATE: 17 December 2019
CAMPAIGN TYPE: | Mandatory-Product Safety |
CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: | Kit and Bulletin |
MACHINE / ATTACHMENT MODEL(S): | Serial Numbers | ||
Included | Excluded | Kit Version | |
VX30 | See page 4 – 19 for machine and trailer Serial Numbers | N/A | VMK01
OR VMK02 See attached listing |
VX50 | |||
VX75 | |||
VX80 | |||
V500 | |||
V800 |
PRODUCT
SAFETY RECALL FIRST NOTICE |
Subject:
Reflector and Conspicuity Tape Installation Kit (VMK00-0503)
Background:
INADEQUATE REFLECTORS AND CONSPICUITY TAPE
The side and rear reflectors and conspicuity tape do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) governmental regulation 108 for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE
When towing the vacuum excavator on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if driver(s) of other vehicle(s) do not see the vacuum excavator at night or during limited sunlight and strike the vacuum excavator. To reduce the potential of this occurring, additional reflectors and conspicuity tape are being added. Property or equipment damage may also occur.
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Solution:
IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED
VMK00-0503 has been created to install additional reflectors and conspicuity tape on the rear and sides of the machine. The kit must be installed as soon as possible.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the machines covered by this notification until this recall has been performed on these machines. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
DEALER PARTICIPATION
REVIEW REPORT, ORDER KITS, CONTACT CUSTOMERS
- Reports will be emailed during the week of December 17, 2019, to dealerships shown in our records which have units in their territory affected by this Alert. Please review the report for accuracy, including owner and/or address changes.
If the information contained in the report is NOT correct, please notify Vermeer Corporation Product Safety Department, upon behalf of McLaughlin, on or before December 30, 2019 at:
Telephone: 641-621-7060
Fax: 641-621-8562 (Note: new Fax #)
Email: productsafety@vermeer.com
- Dealership Order Kits by contacting McLaughlin at: Telephone: 864-277-5870
Email: partsorder@mightymole.com
Each dealership should determine the quantity of Kits to order initially depending upon the number of units that may be available for immediate upgrade. Do not order more Kits than needed for immediate installation.
- Contact your affected customer(s) to schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine. Note: Letters will be sent to the customer(s) on or about January 3, 2020. Also refer to Owner Notification section below.
If you have any questions concerning the installation of VMK00-0503, please contact the McLaughlin Service Department at 864-277-5870.
REIMBURSEMENT
Upon completion of each Kit installation, a Warranty Claim must be submitted to the Vermeer Corporation Warranty Department for reimbursement of labor, 1.25 hour.
Note: Future notices to dealers and owners are dependent upon the receipt of Warranty Claims by the Vermeer Corporate Warranty Department.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Sample Letter: Included at the end of this Bulletin is a sample letter which will be sent by Vermeer Corporation, on behalf of McLaughlin, directly to the Owners on or about January 3, 2020, via USPS certified/registered mail.
The owner notification and kit instructions will be translated into:
- French
- Spanish
All translated owner notices will also include English owner notification.
This owner notification/letter instructs the owner to contact their local dealership to arrange for a time to have the Kit installed. After receiving VMK00-0503 from McLaughlin, you must contact your affected customer(s) immediately and schedule a mutually acceptable time to upgrade their machine.
We regret any inconvenience these corrective measures may cause you. This required work is for safety of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers traveling on the public roadways. We hope you agree the safety benefits surpass the inconvenience.
McLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC.
Attachment:
VMK00-0503 Kit Instructions
NHTSA SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 19V-793
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
First Notice
Reflector and Conspicuity Tape Installation Kit (VMK00-0503)
Vacuum Model: «Model»
This notice applies to your vehicle,
Serial No: «VIN»
Trailer Serial No: «VIN»
January 3, 2020
VIA USPS CERTIFIED/REGISTERED MAIL
Dear «MODEL» Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
McElrath has decided that a defect, that relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain model year 2012 – 2019 McElrath Model V500, V800, VX30, VX50, VX75 and VX80 vacuum excavator trailers.
McLaughlin is administering this campaign on behalf of McElrath.
INADEQUATE REFLECTORS AND CONSPICUITY TAPE
The side and rear reflectors and conspicuity tape do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) governmental regulation 108 for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY POSSIBLE
When towing the vacuum excavator on public roadways, death or serious injury may result if driver(s) of other vehicle(s) do not see the vacuum excavator at night or during limited sunlight and strike the vacuum excavator. To reduce the potential of this occurring, additional reflectors and conspicuity tape are being added. Property or equipment damage may also occur.
IMMEDIATE MACHINE MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED
VMK00-0503 has been created to provide the necessary parts and instructions to install additional reflectors and conspicuity tape on the rear and sides of the machine. This kit must be installed as soon as possible.
Please contact your authorized, independent Vermeer dealer immediately to arrange a mutually acceptable time and location to install VMK00-0503 at no cost to you for materials and labor. The installation of this kit is estimated at 1.25 hours of labor. If the Vermeer dealer travels to the unit to install the kit, costs may be incurred by the owner. You must have your machine upgraded for these safety features.
Contact your local Vermeer Dealer:
«Service_Dealer_Name»
«Serv_Dealer_Add1» «Serv_Dealer_Add2»
«Serv_Dealer_City» «Serv_Dealer_St» «Serv_Dealer_Zip»
«SERV_DEALER_COUNTRY» Telephone: «Serv_Dealer_Phone»
According to our records, you currently own a McLaughlin «MODEL» Trailer mounted Vacuum. The Model and Serial Number of the «MODEL» is shown at the top right of this letter as well as the McElrath trailer serial number. If you no longer own this unit, please notify the Vermeer Corporation Product Safety Department at:
Toll Free: 800-829-0051, extension 7060
Telephone: 641-621-7060
E-mail: productsafety@vermeer.com
If possible, please provide the name and address of the new owner.
We regret any inconvenience that these corrective measures may cause you. The required work is for the safety of the towing vehicle occupants and other drivers and passengers travelling on public roadways. We hope that you agree that the safety benefits surpass the inconvenience.
Very truly yours,
McLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC.
Enclosures:
Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten (10) days.
If the authorized dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Vermeer Product Safety by email at productsafety@vermeer.com or by calling 800-829-0051 or 641-621-7060. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov
6 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
MCELRATH TRAILERS | VX | 2014-2019 |
9 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V793-3407.pdf 5509.758KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-19V793-1705.pdf 3169.471KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19V793-7352.PDF 218.758KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V793-9921.PDF 212.595KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V793-2145.pdf 245.209KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1
RCLQRT-19V793-9483.PDF 211.135KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1
RCLQRT-19V793-1003.PDF 211.128KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-2
RCLQRT-19V793-6982.PDF 211.232KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-3
RCLQRT-19V793-9411.PDF 211.317KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V793&docType=RCL
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