RECALLS — VAC-TRON MINI COMBO SERIES
VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series recalls
VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series model years 2014–2018 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
04- Structure#2020152
1 units affected
Issue: Certain vacuum excavator trailers were built without a rear impact guard. Canadian Regulations require a rear impact guard be installed on trailers where the frame extends past the structure. Safety Risk: A trailer that does not have a rear impact guard installed could cause a following vehicle to underride the trailer in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to install a rear impact guard.
- Lights And Instruments#2020151
1 units affected
Issue: On 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. Safety Risk: A trailer that does not have reflectors or has clearance lights that are not visible could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The 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.
- Lights And Instruments#2020150
2 units affected
Issue: On 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. Safety Risk: A trailer that does not have reflectors or has clearance lights that are not visible could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The 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.
- Structure#2019566
3 units affected
Issue: Certain dual-axle trailers may become unstable and sway when fully loaded and travelling at speeds over 64 km/h (40 mph). Safety Risk: A trailer that is unstable and sways could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their trailer to a dealer to move both axles 38 cm (15") rearward to improve stability.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada