NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 VAC-Tron LP 873 XDT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 VAC-Tron LP 873 XDT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized VAC-Tron dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 VAC-Tron LP 873 XDT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #20V744000Reported December 1, 2020 · Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Potentially affected: 38 vehicles
Defect 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."
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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