Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V510000 Reported August 27, 2020

Rear extremity extends 24" behind rear guard

Vac-tron Equipment, Llc · N/A · 140 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V510000
Manufacturer Campaign
VVK0011
Manufacturer
Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
140
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 27, 2020
Completion Rate
71.43

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle crashing into the back of the truck could travel under the rear of the truck, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Vac-tron Equipment, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V510000 or campaign VVK0011.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V510000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V510000?

NHTSA recall 20V510000 was issued by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc on August 27, 2020. It addresses: Rear extremity extends 24" behind rear guard. The recall affects approximately 140 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vac-tron Equipment, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V510000 or the manufacturer campaign number VVK0011. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.