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- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2019 LP873SDT Heavy trailers. The trailer may sway while being towed.
- Risk
- Trailer sway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Vac-Tron will notify owners and dealers will move the trailer axles back 15 inches and modify the rear light wiring, repaint and reapply conspicuity tape that may have been damaged by moving the axles. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222.
- 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.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- A description of how the products to be recalled differ from similar products that are not included in the recall (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(2)).-A description of the defect or noncompliance, including both a brief summary and a detailed description, with graphic aids as necessary, of the nature and physical location (if applicable) of the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(5)).- In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as numbers of deaths and/or injuries), with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2019 Vac-Tron LP873SDT heavy trailers have a rear axle assembly problem that can cause the trailer to sway while being towed. Trailer sway can lead to a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash.
Vac-Tron will notify owners directly. Authorized dealers will move the trailer axles back 15 inches and modify the rear light wiring. Because moving the axles may damage the conspicuity tape, dealers will also repaint the affected area and reapply the tape. The repair is free. The recall began December 20, 2019.
If you own one of these trailers, contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222 to confirm your trailer is covered and to arrange the repair. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and stop using the trailer for towing until the repair is completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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