NHTSA Recall 20V206000: Structure
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Vac-Tron Mc 833 Sdt.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V206000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VVK0006 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | April 8, 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 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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V206000
| 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 |
| 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.