Does the 2018 VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2018 VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2018 VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2020152April 9, 2020
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#2020151April 9, 2020
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.
Structure#2019566November 11, 2019
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

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

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, or to book the work, 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

Check a 2018 VAC-Tron Mini Combo Series VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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