Vehicle recall 20V204000 · April 7, 2020
VAC-Tron MC 833 SDT, MC 835 SDT and 2 more models
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…
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V204000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2020
- Filed by
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VVK0006
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52
- 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 833 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron MC 835 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron MC 855 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- VAC-Tron MC 873 SDT (2012-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Has your VAC-Tron been repaired?
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