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Vehicle recall 20V206000 · April 8, 2020

VAC-Tron MC 833 SDT, MC 835 SDT and 3 more models

The trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection.

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 trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Consequence
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.
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. 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
20V206000
Reported to NHTSA
April 8, 2020
Filed by
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
VVK0006
Owner notification
June 5, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
50
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure
Recall 20V206000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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