VACTOR HXX 2015: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V379000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VACTOR | HXX | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-07-20 | 2015-06-16 | 2015-06-16 |
Production Dates: 2014-01-10 - 2015-06-02
Manufacturers Involved: Vactor Manufacturing
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 387
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Vactor Manufacturing "Vactor" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Vactor HXX PD, HXX Fan, HXX Prodigy, and 2100 Plus, and Guzzler Guzzcavator trucks manufactured January 10, 2014, to June 2, 2015. The affected vacuum trucks have boilers that may have been assembled with incorrect hardware and/or improper tightening procedures.
If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Vactor will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the units, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.
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.
