The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V751000·Announced 2019-10-18

Vac-Tron Recalls 2015-2019 LP 873 SD Trailers Due to Sway Risk

Vac-Tron is recalling 2015-2019 LP 873 SD heavy trailers because they may sway while being towed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (trailer sway leading to loss of control) where the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2019 LP 873 SD heavy trailers. The recall involves 229 units. The defect is located in the rear non-powered axle assembly.

The recalled trailers may sway while being towed. This trailer sway can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on December 20, 2019. Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will move the trailer axles back 15 inches and modify the rear light wiring. Dealers will also repaint and reapply conspicuity tape that may have been damaged by moving the axles. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VAC-TRON LP 873 SD
Brand
VAC-TRON
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
229

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LP 873 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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