Recall
Vac-tron Htv 373 Pto — 20V510000
NHTSA ID
20V510000
Make
Vac-tron
Model
Htv 373 Pto
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2020-08-27
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
140
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VVK0011
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.