3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 jtv873pto, htv873pto, htv573pto, and htv373pto vehicles. These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, side or rear reflect reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The lack of clearance lights and reflectors, may make the vehicle harder to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Vac-tron will notify owners, and dealers will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve this noncompliance issues. These field remedy kits will be provided to authorized vermeer dealers to install, free of charge. The recall began october 27, 2020. Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0011.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 jtv873pto, htv873pto, htv573pto, and htv373pto vehicles. These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, side or rear reflect reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The lack of clearance lights and reflectors, may make the vehicle harder to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Vac-tron will notify owners, and dealers will prepare field remedy kits which will include the necessary parts and instructions to resolve this noncompliance issues. These field remedy kits will be provided to authorized vermeer dealers to install, free of charge. The recall began october 27, 2020. Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0011.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Vac-tron equipment, llc (vac-tron) is recalling certain 2016-2020 jtv873pto, htv873pto, htv573pto, and htv373pto vehicles. These vehicles have a rear extremity that extends more than 24 inches behind the rear impact guard.
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. The recall began october 27, 2020. Owners may contact vac-tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222. Vac-tron's number for this recall is vvk0011.
Notes
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.