Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V510000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V510000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2015-2020 htv573pto, 2016-2020 htv373pto, htv873pto, jtv873pto, and 2021-2022 htv873pto vehicles Includes 140 affected units, Rear Extremity Extends 24" Behind Rear Guard, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2020 htv573pto, 2016-2020 htv373pto, htv873pto, jtv873pto, and 2021-2022 htv873pto vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V510000
Manufacturer: Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-08-27T00:00:00
Subject: Rear extremity extends 24" behind rear guard
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VVK0011
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 70.71

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NHTSA ID: 20V510000
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