Vac-tron 2015–2020 Structure recall
Recalled December 1, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V744000 · Vac-tron
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
38 units
Description
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."
What to do
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.
Product
Vac-tron LP 873 SGT · Vac-tron LP 873 XDT · Vac-tron LPSGT · Vac-tron LPXDT
Manufacturer(s)
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →