NHTSA Recall 20V292000: Structure
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 110 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Vac-Tron Cs 1270 GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V292000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VVK0008 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| 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 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."
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 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 20V292000
| 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 |
| Vac-Tron Cs 800 GT | 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.