Vac-Tron recall: Structure
What is wrong
Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Vac-Tron AIR833SDT, 2013 Vac-Tron AIR835SDT, 2017-2019 Vac-Tron AIR873SDT, 2014 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT, 2014 Vac-Tron AIR535SDT, 2001-2013 Vac-Tron AIR555SDT, 2017 Vac-Tron AIR753SDT, 2010-2013 Vac-Tron AIR855SDT, and 2020 Vac-Tron AIRSDT vacuum excavator trailers. The frame may bend or become distorted, which can result in loss of stability and control while towing.
What could happen
A loss of stability and control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the frames, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2022. Owners may contact Vermeer's customer service at 1-800-829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is VMV0028.
Vehicles covered
- Vac-Tron Air533Sdt 2014
- Vac-Tron Air535Sdt 2014
- Vac-Tron Air555Sdt 2001–2013
- Vac-Tron Air753Sdt 2017
- Vac-Tron Air833Sdt 2014–2015
- Vac-Tron Air835Sdt 2013
- Vac-Tron Air855Sdt 2010–2013
- Vac-Tron Air873Sdt 2017–2019
- Vac-Tron Airsdt 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V664000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 1, 2022
- Owners notified
- Oct 13, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- VMV0028
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.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.