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Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO Recall 20V508: Missing Clearance Lights and Reflectors Can Make Vehicle Harder to See

NHTSA campaign 20V508, reported August 27, 2020, 134 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

These vehicles do not have side clearance lamps, rear clearance lamps, or side and rear reflectors. As a result, they do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which covers lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without these lights and reflectors, the vehicle may be harder for other drivers to see, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-352-728-2222 and reference recall number VVK0011. Vac-Tron will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a field remedy kit containing the necessary parts and instructions at no charge. The recall began October 27, 2020. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V508Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
The lack of clearance lights and reflectors, may make the vehicle harder to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Vac-Tron HTV 373 PTO20162017201820192020
Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO201520162017201820192020
Vac-Tron HTV 873 PTO20162017201820192020
Vac-Tron JTV 873 PTO20162017201820192020