Recall 20V-508: 2016–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO, 2015–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO and 2 more
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Aug 27, 2020, covering about 134 vehicles.
The problem
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 JTV873PTO, HTV873PTO, HTV573PTO, and HTV373PTO vehicles. These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, side or rear reflect reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The lack of clearance lights and reflectors, may make the vehicle harder to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve this noncompliance issues. These field remedy kits will be provided to authorized Vermeer dealers to install, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0011.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights Exterior Lighting |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V508000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V-508?
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 JTV873PTO, HTV873PTO, HTV573PTO, and HTV373PTO vehicles. These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, side or rear reflect reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
How is recall 20V-508 fixed?
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve this noncompliance issues. These field remedy kits will be provided to authorized Vermeer dealers to install, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0011.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.