April 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V204000
Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108
Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V204
Manufacturer Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 50
Summary
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, and an insufficient amount of conspicuity tape may have been applied on the sides and rear. The trailers may also may also lack side or rear reflex reflectors.
Remedy
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0006.
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.
MINI COMBO SERIES
Super Diesel Trailer
GDIERAL DIMDISIOMS AMO WEIGHTS-SKID:
Length: 14.75' (4.5m) (573 Model)
16.4' (5m) (873 Model)
Height: 82" (208m)
Empty Weight: 6,855Ibs (3,109.4kg) (573 Model)
Empty Weight: 7,200Ibs (3,265.9kg) (873 Model)
Width: 93" (236cm)
GDIERAL DIMENSIOMS & WEIGHTS-TRAILER:
Empty Weight: 7,635Ibs (3,463kg) (573 Model)
Empty Weight: 8,580Ibs (3,891.Bkg) (873 Model)
Length: 19.25' (5.9m) (573 Model)
22.4' (6 Sm) (873 Model)
Width: 93" (236.2cm)
Height: 90" (228.6cm)
Brake Type: Electric
Hitch Type: Pintle
GVWR: 14,000lbs (6,350kg) (573 Model)
GVWR: 20,000lbs (9,072kg) (873 Model)
ENGINE:
Horsepower: 83 hp (62kW) Yanmar diesel
Enclosure: Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity: 30gal (114L)
JETTER PUMP:
Water flow: 15gpm
Water Pressure: 2,000 psi
Jetter hose length: 300' (91m)
Jetter hose diameter: 0.5'' (1cm)
OPTIOMAL BOOM:
Pick up Hose: 4" (10cm)
Reach: 15' (5m)
Movement: 6-way
CVS FILTRATION HOUSING:
WATER TANK:
Water Tank Capacity 300gal (1,136L) (573 Model)
400gal (1,515L) (873 Model)
Number of Tanks: 2
High Pressure Pump Flow Rate: 15gpm (57 1pm)
High Pressure Pump: 2,000psi (140 bar)
High Pressure Hose Length: 300' (91m) jetter
50' (15m) high pressure
Low Water Shut Off: Yes
SPOILTAMK:
Spoil Tank Capacity 500gal (1,893L) (573 Model)
Spoil Tank Capacity 800gal (3,028L) (873 Model)
Door Type: Hydraulic
Tank Lift Type: Hydraulic
VACUUM:
Type of Filters: Cartridge filter 0 .5 microns
Hose Length: 30' (9m)
Hose Width: 3" (8cm)
Optional 4" (10cm)
Vacuum: 1,000cfm
Water Trap Capacity: 60gal (227L)
Suction Hose Storage: 30' (9m)
CONTROL PANEL:
Controls: Curbside
Gauges: Analog
OPTIONAL ~1RONG ARM:
Reach: 15' (5m)
The MC ground level filtration housing also in corporates a
28" (71.1cm) diameter cyclone, four-way valve for reverse
pressure, and the largest silencer in the industry for quiet
performance. Patented.
7 SERIES HYDRAULIC CLAW DOOR:
No fuss, over center locking mechanism for positive lock and
unlock.
OPTIONAL BOOM:
Optional six-way hydraulic boom maximizes job
performance by supporting the weight of the vacuum
hose.
WWW.VACTRON.COM
1-888-VAC-TRON
36 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| VAC-TRON | MC 833 SDT | 2012-2020 |
| VAC-TRON | MC 835 SDT | 2012-2020 |
| VAC-TRON | MC 855 SDT | 2012-2020 |
| VAC-TRON | MC 873 SDT | 2012-2020 |
5 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-20V204-4266.PDF 215.864KB
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Open in new tab Miscellaneous Document- Sales Literature
RMISC-20V204-7162.pdf 13178.486KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20V204-3024.PDF 216.018KB
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Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V204-3291.PDF 215.864KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V204-5448.pdf 245.679KB
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Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V204&docType=RCL
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