VAC-TRON HTV 573 PTO 2017: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V510000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAC-TRON | HTV 573 PTO | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-27 | 2020-08-27 | 2020-08-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VVK0011
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 140
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
