NHTSA Recall 20V744000: Bumpers (structure) and structure
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Vac-Tron Lp 873 Sgt.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V744000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VMV001 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS; STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 1, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2020 LP873XDT, 2015-2020 LP873SGT, 2019-2020 LPSGT and LPXDT excavator trailers. The trailers are not equipped with a rear impact guard. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Safety risk
If a vehicle strikes the rear of the vacuum excavator, the vehicle may travel under the rear of the vacuum excavator, increasing the risk of injury and/or death.
Remedy
Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will install a field remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0016.
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 20V744000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Vac-Tron Lp 873 Sgt | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Lp 873 Xdt | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Lpsgt | 2019, 2020 |
| Vac-Tron Lpxdt | 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.