2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1270 GT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 1273 GT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron CS 870 GT and 4 other models Recall: Rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame…
NHTSA campaign 20V293000 · Structure · filed May 20, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS873GT, CV1273GT, LP1273XDT, CS1270GT, CS1273GT, CS870GT, and CS1273SGT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The rear most extremity extends too far beyond the rear of the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0009.
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 | CS 1270 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | CS 1273 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | CS 870 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | CS 873 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | CV 1273 GT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | CV 1273 SGT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron | LP 1273 XDT | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Related recalls
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Other campaigns involving Vac-Tron vehicles
- 2014 Vac-Tron AIR533SDT and 8 other models — Frame may bend or become distorted, which can result in…
- 2015–2020 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT and 3 other models — Trailers are not equipped with a rear impact guard
- 2016–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 373 Pto and 3 other models — These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V293000 (manufacturer number VVK0009). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.