NHTSA Recall 20V201000: Exterior lighting
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Vac-Tron Mc 533 Sdt.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V201000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 7, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V201000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron Mc 533 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Mc 535 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Mc 555 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Mc 573 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Minicombo | 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.