NHTSA Recall 20V289000: Exterior lighting
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 110 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Vac-Tron Cs 1270 GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VVK0008 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | May 20, 2020 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vac-Tron CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, CS1273GT and CS800DT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The front clearance lamps may be positioned improperly 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the vacuum excavator trailer may not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. This 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron Cs 1270 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 1270 Sgt | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 1273 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 500 DT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 570 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 573 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 800 DT | 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.