Vac-tron Htv 573 Pto recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 27, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC recalls 2015–2020 Vac-tron — 4 models

Recall number

20V508000

Brand / firm

Vac-tron

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 134 units

Why it was recalled

The lack of clearance lights and reflectors, may make the vehicle harder to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 JTV873PTO, HTV873PTO, HTV573PTO, and HTV373PTO vehicles. These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, side or rear reflect reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Vac-Tron will notify owners, and dealers will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve this noncompliance issues. These field remedy kits will be provided to authorized Vermeer dealers to install, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2020. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-Tron's number for this recall is VVK0011.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.