2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO recalls and problems
The 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Vac-Tron dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO recalls
Recall 20V-508: Exterior Lighting
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."
Risk: The lack of clearance lights and reflectors, may make the vehicle harder to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall 20V-510: Structure
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.
Risk: A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO: 20V-508 (exterior lighting), 20V-510 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Vac-Tron recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vac-Tron dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.