Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V744000 Reported December 1, 2020

Rear impact guard missing

Vac-tron Equipment, Llc · N/A · 38 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V744000
Manufacturer Campaign
VMV001
Manufacturer
Vac-tron Equipment, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
38
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 2020
Completion Rate
64.86

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 20V744000 or campaign VMV001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V744000

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

What is recall 20V744000?

NHTSA recall 20V744000 was issued by Vac-tron Equipment, Llc on December 1, 2020. It addresses: Rear impact guard missing. The recall affects approximately 38 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 20V744000 or the manufacturer campaign number VMV001. 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.