Vac-Tron Equipment (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.
Vac-Tron Equipment – Rear Extremity Extends 24″ Behind Rear Guard
| Report Received Date | 08/27/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V510000 |
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | VVK0011 |
| Potentially Affected | 140 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V510000) |
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