Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V201000 Reported April 7, 2020

Improper lamps and missing reflectors/fmvss 108

Vac-tron Equipment, Llc · N/A · 43 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V201000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
43
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 7, 2020
Completion Rate
73.81

Defect Summary

Vac-tron equipment, llc. (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 mc555sdt, mc533sdt and mc573sdt vacuum excavator trailers. the trailer's 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. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Due to the improper position of lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Vac-tron Equipment, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V201000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V201000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V201000?

NHTSA recall 20V201000 was issued by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc on April 7, 2020. It addresses: Improper lamps and missing reflectors/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vac-tron Equipment, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V201000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.