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NHTSARecalled Aug 27, 2020 · #20V510000

Rear Extremity Extends 24" Behind Rear Guard

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Rear Extremity Extends 24" Behind Rear Guard
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice