2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 833 SDT, 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 835 SDT, 2012–2020 Vac-Tron MC 855 SDT and 2 other models Recall: Trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact…
NHTSA campaign 20V206000 · Structure · filed Apr 8, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator Trailers. The trailers may not have an extended lower chassis, reducing rear impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Vac-Tron | MC 833 SDT | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | MC 835 SDT | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | MC 855 SDT | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | MC 873 SDT | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | Minicombo | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V206000 (manufacturer number VVK0006). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.