VAC-TRON 2015 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT
Brand
VAC-TRON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015 VAC-TRON MC 873 SDT vehicles due to exterior lighting issues. Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing t.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2012-2020 MC833SDT, MC835SDT, MC855SDT, and MC873SDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The trailer exterior lighting may be incorrect, including the front clearance lamps are positioned improperly, the jetter blocks visibility to the passenger side front clearance lamp, and an insufficient amount of conspicuity tape may have been applied on the sides and rear. The trailers may also may also lack side or rear reflex reflectors.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will install remedy kits provided by Vac-Tron, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0006.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026