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Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC — Rear Extremity Extends 24" Behind Rear Guard
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What to 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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 140
- Recall date
- August 27, 2020
- Brand
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC — Rear Extremity Extends 24" Behind Rear Guard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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