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Vehicle recall 20V292000 · May 20, 2020

VAC-Tron CS 1270 GT, CS 1270 SGT and 6 more models

The rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing 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), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS800DT, CS800GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, and CS1273GT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0008.
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
20V292000
Reported to NHTSA
May 20, 2020
Filed by
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
VVK0008
Owner notification
July 14, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
110
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure
Recall 20V292000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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