The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V510000·Announced 2020-08-27

Vac-Tron Recalls 140 Trucks for Rear Extremity Safety Defect

Vac-Tron is recalling 140 trucks because the rear extends too far, increasing injury risk in rear-end crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a rear-end collision could cause a vehicle to slide under the truck, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2022 HTV 373 PTO, JTV 873 PTO, HTV 873 PTO, and HTV 573 PTO vehicles. The recall affects 140 units in total. The defect involves a rear extremity that extends more than 24 inches behind the rear impact guard.

This design flaw creates a safety hazard where a vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury to occupants of the striking vehicle.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VAC-TRON JTV 873 PTO, HTV 373 PTO, HTV 873 PTO, HTV 573 PTO
Brand
VAC-TRON
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
140

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 (4)

  • JTV 873 PTO
  • HTV 373 PTO
  • HTV 873 PTO
  • HTV 573 PTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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