NHTSA Recall 20V204000: Exterior lighting
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Vac-Tron Mc 833 Sdt.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V204000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VVK0006 |
| 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 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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V204000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron Mc 833 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Mc 835 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Mc 855 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Mc 873 Sdt | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 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.