Vac-Tron Minicombo, MC 873 SDT +3 more: Structure

Affects Vac-Tron Minicombo, MC 873 SDT, MC 835 SDT, MC 833 SDT, MC 855 SDT · 2012–2020 — about 50 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational