Vactor Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #11V477000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V477000 by Vactor Manufacturing. Includes 8 affected units, THROTTLE CONTROL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vactor is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jetter-f and jetter-v sewer cleaners manufactured from february 2010, through april 2011. one of the safety interlocks that are built into the units to protect the operators and assure no vehicle movements can happen during sewer cleaning operations were incorrectly wired.

Corrective Action

Vactor notified owners and all 8 vehicles have been repaired in the field by vactor, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 17, 2011. owners may contact vactor at 1-847-622-7069.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V477000
Manufacturer: Vactor Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2011-09-16T00:00:00
Subject: Throttle control
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vactor is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jetter-f and jetter-v sewer cleaners manufactured from february 2010, through april 2011. one of the safety interlocks that are built into the units to protect the operators and assure no vehicle movements can happen during sewer cleaning operations were incorrectly wired.
Consequence Summary: As such, the interlock will not prevent the operator from remotely increasing the engine speed while the vehicle is still in gear. Thus, the engine can over power the parking brake causing vehicle movement with the operator outside of the cab, possibly injuring the operator or other persons nearby.
Corrective Action: Vactor notified owners and all 8 vehicles have been repaired in the field by vactor, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 17, 2011. owners may contact vactor at 1-847-622-7069.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a2iz_crrf-8nsu
NHTSA ID: 11V477000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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