VACTOR JETTER 2017: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V367000

Make Model Year
VACTOR JETTER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-30 2017-06-05 2017-06-07

Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2017-05-29

Manufacturers Involved: Vactor Manufacturing

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Vactor Manufacturing "Vactor" is recalling certain 2015-2017 Vactor Jetter vehicles. In certain conditions, the idle may unexpected rise, allowing the affected vehicles to over power the parking brake.

Consequence

If the parking brake cannot keep the vehicle stationary, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vactor has notified the affected owners, and dealers will install diodes to keep the idle from rising, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2017. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-847-622-7069.

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.