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

Recall date

December 1, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

20V744000

Brand / firm

Vac-tron

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 38 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.