VACTOR HXX 2013: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V119000

Make Model Year
VACTOR HXX 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-04-17 2013-04-03 2013-04-03

Manufacturers Involved: Vactor Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-263

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

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.