2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2020-12-01
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.
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.
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 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 2020-12-01
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.
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.
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.