Recall 20V744000: 2015–2020 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT, 2016–2020 Vac-Tron LP 873 XDT, 2019–2020 Vac-Tron Lpsgt +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 1, 2020
Vehicles affected
38
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2020 LP873XDT, 2015-2020 LP873SGT, 2019-2020 LPSGT and LPXDT excavator trailers. The trailers are not equipped with a rear impact guard. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

The risk

If a vehicle strikes the rear of the vacuum excavator, the vehicle may travel under the rear of the vacuum excavator, increasing the risk of injury and/or death.

The fix

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0016.

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

  • 2015 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT
  • 2016 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT
  • 2017 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT
  • 2018 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT
  • 2020 Vac-Tron LP 873 SGT
  • 2016 Vac-Tron LP 873 XDT
  • 2017 Vac-Tron LP 873 XDT
  • 2018 Vac-Tron LP 873 XDT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron LP 873 XDT
  • 2020 Vac-Tron LP 873 XDT
  • 2019 Vac-Tron Lpsgt
  • 2020 Vac-Tron Lpsgt
  • 2019 Vac-Tron Lpxdt
  • 2020 Vac-Tron Lpxdt

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V744000
Manufacturer campaign
VMV001
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Owner letters
Jan 22, 2021
Components
Structure (Body & Structure); Structure:body:bumpers (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