2013 Guzzler Guzzcavator Recalls

All 2013 Guzzler Guzzcavator recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

April 4th, 2014
Recalled Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Date
April 4th, 2014
Units Effected
106
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V159000
Manufacturer: VACTOR MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-268
Date of Owner Notification: May 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater.

Consequence Summary:
If the water heater comes loose and falls off the chassis while the vehicle is being driven, the heater may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268.

Recall 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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