The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V442000·Announced 2019-06-11

Vac-Tron LP 873 SD Trailers Recalled for Missing Lights and Reflectors

Vac-Tron is recalling 2015-2019 LP 873 SD trailers that may lack required lights and reflectors, increasing crash risk at night.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing safety lights/reflectors) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2019 LP873SDT Heavy, Vacuum Excavator-dual axle trailers. These vehicles may lack front and rear lights, including clearance lamps, reflex reflectors, and side reflex reflectors. Additionally, the trailers may have an insufficient amount of reflective tape on the sides and rear. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The lack of lamps and insufficient reflective tape may make the trailer not visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 1, 2019.

Owners should contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766. Dealers will move the marker lights to the compliant position and install lower chassis extension, conspicuity tape, and reflectors free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VAC-TRON LP 873 SD
Brand
VAC-TRON
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
208

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LP 873 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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