2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to trailer visibility due to lighting and reflector concerns as well as structural rear impact protection deficiencies.
Six recalls affect this vehicle, primarily involving exterior lighting and rear impact protection. Both systems relate to safety compliance and could increase risk in crashes. Owners will be notified to receive free remedies through authorized dealers.
Recalls- Exterior lighting defects. NHTSA recall 20V290000 affects 21 vehicles. Front clearance lamps may be positioned incorrectly with insufficient conspicuity tape and missing reflex reflectors. This leads to reduced visibility in low-light conditions and greater crash risk. Vac-Tron will provide remedy kits installed by Vermeer dealers at no cost.
- Exterior lighting defects. NHTSA recall 20V289000 includes 110 vehicles. It involves the same lighting and reflector issues described above causing poor trailer visibility and increased crash risk. The remedy and notification processes mirror recall 20V290000.
- Rear impact protection failure. NHTSA recall 20V293000 covers 21 vehicles where the rear extremity extends beyond the trailer frame, reducing impact protection. This defect can cause a following vehicle to underride the trailer, risking serious injury or death. Owners will receive kits from Vac-Tron installed by Vermeer dealers free of charge.
- Structural rear impact defect. This recall number 20V293000 duplicates the previous safety issue affecting rear impact compliance on 21 vehicles. The risks and fix are identical, focusing on preventing underride crashes through structural modifications.
- Rear impact protection failure. NHTSA recall 20V292000 affects 110 vehicles including this model. The rear extremity extends too far beyond the trailer frame, limiting protection in rear collisions and increasing crash severity risk. Remedies consist of free retrofit kits installed by Vermeer dealers as notified by Vac-Tron.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls involving these issues might have rights under their state lemon laws. They should consider consulting consumer protection resources regarding their options.
2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
262
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT
21 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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."
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.
2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT
110 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vac-Tron CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, CS1273GT and CS800DT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The front clearance lamps may be positioned improperly 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the vacuum excavator trailer may not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT
21 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS1273GT, CS870GT, CS1270GT, CS873GT, CV1273GT, CV1273SGT and LP1273XDT Vacuum Excavator trailers. The front clearance lamps may be positioned improperly 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Due to the improper position of the lamps, insufficient reflective tape, and lack of reflectors, the vacuum excavator trailer may not be sufficiently visible during low visibility conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 VAC-TRON CS 1270 GT
110 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron), a subsidiary of Vermeer Manufacturing Company (Vermeer), is recalling certain 2016-2020 CS500DT, CS570GT, CS573GT, CS800DT, CS800GT, CS1270GT, CS1270SGT, and CS1273GT 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."
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.