What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020151
- Recall date
- 9 April 2020
- Make
- Vac-Tron
- Models
- Mini Combo Series
- Model years
- 2018
- Vehicle class
- Heavy Trailer
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vacuum excavator trailers, the front clearance lights may be positioned incorrectly and the side clearance lights may be blocked by other parts. The trailer may also be missing reflectors and reflective tape. Canadian regulations require trailers to have reflectors and clearance lights that are visible and positioned correctly. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA trailer that does not have reflectors or has clearance lights that are not visible could create an increased risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail to instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to relocate the clearance lights, and install any missing reflective tape and reflectors.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020151.