Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT, CS 870 GT +5 more: Structure — bumpers

Affects Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT, CS 870 GT, CS 873 GT, CV 1273 GT, CS 1273 GT, CV 1273 SGT, LP 1273 XDT · 2016–2020 — about 21 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 July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0009.

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