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NHTSA Recall 19V751000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 229 vehicles. It affects 2015–2019 Vac-Tron Lp 873 SD.

229
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (December 20)
NHTSA campaign19V751000
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedOctober 18, 2019
Owner notificationDecember 20, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2019 LP873SDT Heavy trailers. The trailer may sway while being towed.

Safety risk

Trailer sway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- A description of how the products to be recalled differ from similar products that are not included in the recall (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(2)).-A description of the defect or noncompliance, including both a brief summary and a detailed description, with graphic aids as necessary, of the nature and physical location (if applicable) of the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(5)).- In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as numbers of deaths and/or injuries), with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).

Vehicles covered by recall 19V751000

Make and modelModel years
Vac-Tron Lp 873 SD2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.