StructureRecall 20V-510 · Vac-Tron vehicles
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC recall 20V-510 covers 140 Vac-Tron vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V510000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
42%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.