Vactor Recall 17V367000: Parking Brake

NHTSA recall 17V367000 · announced June 5, 2017 · filed by Vactor Manufacturing · 37 units affected

The 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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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

• 2015 Vactor Jetter
• 2016 Vactor Jetter
• 2017 Vactor Jetter

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.