2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT recalls and problems
The 2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Vac-Tron dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT recalls
Recall 20V-368: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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."
Risk: Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 20V-059: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC, (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 LPSDT trailers. These vehicles may be missing various exterior lighting and reflective markings. 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."
Risk: The lack of exterior lighting and reflective markings may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vac-Tron will notify owners and dealers will relocate the vehicle lights, and add reflectors and conspicuity tape, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-782-2222.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Vac-Tron LPSDT: 20V-368 (exterior lighting), 20V-059 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Vac-Tron recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vac-Tron dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.