NHTSA Recall 20V510000: Structure
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Vac-Tron Htv 373 Pto.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V510000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VVK0011 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | August 27, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V510000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron Htv 373 Pto | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Htv 573 Pto | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Htv 873 Pto | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Vac-Tron Jtv 873 Pto | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.