2018 Vac-Tron Lp 873 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2019-10-18 · campaign 19V751000 · 229 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting 2019-06-11 · campaign 19V442000 · 208 vehicles
Defect: Vac-Tron Equipment, LLC. (Vac-Tron) is recalling certain 2015-2019 LP873SDT Heavy, Vacuum Excavator-dual axle trailers. The trailer may lack front and rear lights, including clearance lamps, reflex reflectors, and side reflex reflectors. The trailers may also may have an insufficient amount of reflective tape on the sides and rear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate
Risk: Due to the lack of lamps and insufficient reflective tape, the trailer may not be visible at night, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Vac-Tron will notify owners and dealers will move the marker lights to the compliant position, and install lower chassis extension, conspicuity tape, and reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Vac-Tron customer service at 1-888-822-8766.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.