NHTSA Recall 20V368000: Exterior lighting
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Vac-Tron Cvgt.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VVK0010 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | June 24, 2020 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), is recalling certain 2020 CVGTLC, CVSGT, CVGT, LPSGT, LPXDT, MINICOMBO and LPSDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailers may be missing rear and rear-side reflex reflectors. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, 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. Vac-Tron issued owners an interim notification on August 18, 2020. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0010.
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 20V368000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron Cvgt | 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cvgtlc | 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Cvsgt | 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Lpsdt | 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Lpsgt | 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Lpxdt | 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Minicombo | 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.