Vehicle recall 20V201000 · April 7, 2020
VAC-Tron MC 533 SDT, MC 535 and 3 more models
The trailer's front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, and an insufficient amount of conspicuity…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC555SDT, MC533SDT and MC573SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer's 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. 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2020
- Filed by
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- VAC-Tron MC 533 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron MC 535 (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron MC 555 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron MC 573 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron Minicombo (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
Has your VAC-Tron been repaired?
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