CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 vacuum trucks built between January 10, 2014 and June 2, 2015 may have had their boiler assembly installed with incorrect hardware or improper tightening. If the boiler cabinet was not mounted correctly, the cabinet and boiler can separate from the truck while it is in use.
A detached boiler assembly increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should not ignore this recall.
Vactor will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the units as needed at no cost to you. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Guzzler Guzzcavator | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Vactor 2100 Plus | 20142015 |
| Vactor HXX | 20142015 |