Recall 20V-510: 2016–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO, 2015–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO and 2 more
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Aug 27, 2020, covering about 140 vehicles.
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.
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 | Structure |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V510000 |
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, 2021, 2022 | 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-510?
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.
How is recall 20V-510 fixed?
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.
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.