Vac-tron Equipment, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V744000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V744000 by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc. Affecting 2016-2020 lp873xdt, 2015-2020 lp873sgt, 2019-2020 lpsgt and lpxdt excavator trailers Includes 38 affected units, Rear Impact Guard Missing, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2020 lp873xdt, 2015-2020 lp873sgt, 2019-2020 lpsgt and lpxdt excavator trailers

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V744000
Manufacturer: Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-12-01T00:00:00
Subject: Rear impact guard missing
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VMV001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.46

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NHTSA ID: 20V744000
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