2013 Vactor Ramjet Recalls

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September 27th, 2013
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Recall Date
September 27th, 2013
Units Effected
30
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V434000
Manufacturer: VACTOR MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 264
Date of Owner Notification: October 21st, 2013

Defect Summary:
Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ramjet vehicles equipped with Allison Transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in PTO is being used.

Consequence Summary:
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Vactor notified all affected end users in early September 2013. Dealers will reprogram the transmission software, free of charge. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB 264.

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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