Recall 20V368 affects 100 2020 Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailers for missing rear and rear-side reflectors. Repair is free at any franchised Vac-Tron dealer.
Vac-Tron is recalling 100 2020 Lpsdt, Minicombo, Cvgt, Cvgtlc, Lpxdt, Lpsgt, and Cvsgt vacuum excavator trailers because rear and rear-side reflex reflectors were not installed on affected trailers. Without that equipment, the trailers can be harder to see, raising the risk of a crash; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The rear and rear side reflex reflectors on a 2020 Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailer are passive safety parts. They bounce light from another vehicle's headlights back toward the driver, so the trailer's width, rear edge, and side position are easier to see when the trailer is parked, backing, or being towed in low light.
On affected Lpsdt, Minicombo, Cvgt, Cvgtlc, Lpxdt, Lpsgt, and Cvsgt trailers, the issue is not a broken bulb or wiring fault. Vac-Tron identified a design and build problem: the field trailers were manufactured without the required rear and rear side reflex reflectors. Without those reflectors, the trailer does not meet the federal lighting standard for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The reflectors are missing hardware, so the practical check is visual: look at the rear and rear side areas of the trailer for the reflector locations before towing or scheduling the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Seven model lines share the same exterior-lighting scope.
| 2020 Vac-Tron Lpsdt | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2020 Vac-Tron Minicombo | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Vac-Tron Cvgt | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Vac-Tron Cvgtlc | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Vac-Tron Lpxdt | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Vac-Tron Lpsgt | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Vac-Tron Cvsgt | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 100 |
A matching 2020 Vac-Tron model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing reflective equipment makes the vacuum excavator trailer harder for other drivers to see, especially in low light, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the remedy soon and use extra care around traffic until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Vac-Tron dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Vac-Tron vacuum excavator trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Vac-Tron customer service or a Vermeer dealer to schedule the free reflector remedy-kit installation.
- Bring the recall notice if Vac-Tron mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V368 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer in low light until the rear and rear-side reflectors are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the Vermeer dealer, a Vac-Tron technician installs the Vac-Tron remedy kit at no charge. The kit addresses the missing rear and rear-side reflex reflectors so the 2020 vacuum excavator trailers have the required reflective equipment. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Vac-Tron's general reimbursement plan is on file. If you already paid for a reflector-related repair before the recall work opened, contact Vac-Tron customer service and ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 24, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 4, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| August 4, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 18, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 18, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 18, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V368?
Recall 20V368 covers 100 2020 Vac-Tron Lpsdt, Minicombo, Cvgt, Cvgtlc, Lpxdt, Lpsgt, and Cvsgt vacuum excavator trailers that are missing required rear and rear-side reflex reflectors. Reduced trailer visibility increases crash risk. Vermeer dealers install the Vac-Tron remedy kit for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Vac-Tron Lpsdt, Minicombo, Cvgt, Cvgtlc, Lpxdt, Lpsgt, or Cvsgt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V368. If it is, contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766 or a Vermeer dealer to schedule the reflector remedy kit installation. Reference recall number 20V368 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Vac-Tron provides the remedy kits for this recall. A Vermeer dealer installs the required rear and rear-side reflex reflectors for free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced trailer visibility. Without the required rear and rear-side reflex reflectors, other drivers have less help seeing the vacuum excavator trailer, which increases crash risk. The fix is the free reflector remedy kit installed by a Vermeer dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 20V368?
Vac-Tron issued owner notification for recall 20V368 on August 18, 2020, and the recall began that same day. If you bought the trailer used or missed the notice, check your VIN and reference recall number 20V368 when you contact Vac-Tron or the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V368000 |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron customer service | 1-888-822-8766 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V368 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V368000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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