Campaign 22V-664

Frame may bend or become distorted, which can result in loss of stability and control while towing

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of stability and control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V664000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-664
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Vac-tronAIR533SDT20140
Vac-tronAIR535SDT20140
Vac-tronAIR555SDT2001 to 20130
Vac-tronAIR753SDT20170
Vac-tronAIR833SDT2014 to 20150
Vac-tronAIR835SDT20130
Vac-tronAIR855SDT2010 to 20130
Vac-tronAIR873SDT2017 to 20190
Vac-tronAirsdt20200
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.