Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V206000 Reported April 8, 2020

Insufficient rear impact protection/fmvss 224

Vac-tron Equipment, Llc · N/A · 50 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V206000
Manufacturer Campaign
VVK0006
Manufacturer
Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
50
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 8, 2020
Completion Rate
69.39

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

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. vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0006.

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 20V206000 or campaign VVK0006.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V206000

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

What is recall 20V206000?

NHTSA recall 20V206000 was issued by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc on April 8, 2020. It addresses: Insufficient rear impact protection/fmvss 224. The recall affects approximately 50 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 20V206000 or the manufacturer campaign number VVK0006. 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.