Recall 20V744000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 SGT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 SGT |
| 2016 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 XDT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 SGT |
| 2017 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 XDT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 SGT |
| 2018 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 XDT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 SGT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 XDT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | LPSGT |
| 2019 | VAC-TRON | LPXDT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 SGT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LP 873 XDT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LPSGT |
| 2020 | VAC-TRON | LPXDT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.