Guzzler and Vactor Recall 15V379000: Equipment
NHTSA recall 15V379000 · announced June 16, 2015 · filed by Vactor Manufacturing · 387 units affected
The 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.
The risk
If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Guzzler Guzzcavator
- 2015 Guzzler Guzzcavator
- 2014 Vactor 2100 Plus
- 2015 Vactor 2100 Plus
- 2014 Vactor Hxx
- 2015 Vactor Hxx
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.