2001–2020 Vac-tron AIR533SDT, Vac-tron AIR535SDT, Vac-tron AIR555SDT +more: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V664000 · 45 units potentially affected · filed Sep 1, 2022
What's 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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V664000
- Manufacturer no.
- VMV0028
- Manufacturer
- Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Units affected
- 45
- Report received
- Sep 1, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 13, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Vac-tron AIR533SDT 2014
- Vac-tron AIR535SDT 2014
- Vac-tron AIR555SDT 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Vac-tron AIR753SDT 2017
- Vac-tron AIR833SDT 2014, 2015
- Vac-tron AIR835SDT 2013
- Vac-tron AIR855SDT 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Vac-tron AIR873SDT 2017, 2018, 2019
- Vac-tron Airsdt 2020