VVK0006 – Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 224 – 2012-2020 Vac-Tron MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, & MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator Trailers

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April 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V206000 Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 224 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.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V206 Manufacturer Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Components STRUCTURE Potential Number … Read more

VVK0006 – Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108 – 2012-2020 Vac-Tron MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, & MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator Trailers

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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   … Read more

Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108 – 2012-2020 Vac-Tron MC555SDT, MC533SDT & MC573SDT Vacuum Excavator Trailers

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April 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V201000 Improper Lamps and Missing Reflectors/FMVSS 108 Due to the improper position of lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V201 Manufacturer Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 41   Summary … Read more

Missing Exterior Lighting & Reflective Markings – 2016-2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT Trailers

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January 31, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V059000 Missing Exterior Lighting & Reflective Markings The lack of exterior lighting and reflective markings may reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V059 Manufacturer Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 1,822   Summary Vac-Tron Equipment, … Read more

Trailer may Sway when being Towed – 2015-2019 Vac-Tron LP873SDT Heavy Trailers

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October 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V751000 Trailer may Sway when being Towed Trailer sway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V751 Manufacturer Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 229   Summary Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2019 LP873SDT Heavy trailers. The trailer may … Read more