2012 Vactor Hxx Recalls
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Recalled Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Date
April 4th, 2014
April 4th, 2014
Units Effected
106
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.
April 3rd, 2013
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
April 3rd, 2013
April 3rd, 2013
Units Effected
22
22
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V119000
Manufacturer: VACTOR MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-263
Date of Owner Notification: April 17th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an Alkota water heater. These trucks were not equipped with an oil primary control. If the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber. Consequence Summary:
If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire. Corrective Summary:
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the burner assembly, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Customers may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB-263. 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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