CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2017 Vactor Jetter vehicles may experience an unexpected rise in engine idle under certain conditions. When this happens, the engine can overpower the parking brake, so the parking brake may not keep the vehicle stationary.
If the parking brake cannot hold the vehicle still, there is an increased risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard when parking the vehicle.
The repair is free. Vactor will install diodes to prevent the idle from rising, and authorized dealers will perform the work at no cost to you. Owners who have not yet received notice can contact Vactor customer service at 1-847-622-7069, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Vactor Jetter | 201520162017 |
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