Recall 20V510000: 2016–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO, 2015–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO, 2016–2022 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Aug 27, 2020
Vehicles affected
140
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2015-2020 HTV573PTO, 2016-2020 HTV373PTO, HTV873PTO, JTV873PTO, and 2021-2022 HTV873PTO vehicles. These vehicles have a rear extremity that extends more than 24 inches behind the rear impact guard.

The risk

A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to prevent vehicles from going under the truck in a crash. The kits and installation will be free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0011.

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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2016 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO
  • 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO
  • 2018 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO
  • 2019 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO
  • 2020 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO
  • 2015 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO
  • 2016 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO
  • 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO
  • 2018 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO
  • 2019 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO
  • 2020 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO
  • 2016 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2018 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2019 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2020 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2021 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2022 Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO
  • 2016 Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO
  • 2017 Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO
  • 2018 Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO
  • 2019 Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO
  • 2020 Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V510000
Manufacturer campaign
VVK0011
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Owner letters
Oct 27, 2020
Components
Structure (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology