2016–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 373 Pto, 2015–2020 Vac-Tron HTV 573 Pto, 2016–2022 Vac-Tron HTV 873 Pto and 1 other model Recall: These vehicles have a rear extremity that extends more than 24 inches…
NHTSA campaign 20V510000 · Structure · filed Aug 27, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V510000 (manufacturer number VVK0011). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.