2012 VACTOR HXX RECALL - #14V159000
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 VACTOR HXX |
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| Manufacturer |
Vactor Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/4/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Vactor Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
5/20/2014 |
| # Affected |
106 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater. |
| Consequences |
If the water heater comes loose and falls off the chassis while the vehicle is being driven, the heater may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 VACTOR HXX Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 VACTOR HXX Recall for EQUIPMENT
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