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Vac-tron 2015–2022 Structure recall

Recalled August 27, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V510000 · Vac-tron

Hazard
A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Units
140 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Vac-tron HTV 373 PTO · Vac-tron HTV 573 PTO · Vac-tron HTV 873 PTO · Vac-tron JTV 873 PTO
Manufacturer(s)
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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