Vactor Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #13V119000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V119000 by Vactor Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2012-2013 hxx and guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an alkota water heater Includes 22 affected units, Water Heater Oil Control, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 hxx and guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an alkota water heater

Defect Summary

Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 hxx and guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an alkota water heater. these trucks were not equipped with an oil primary control. if the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber.

Corrective Action

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the burner assembly, free of charge. the recall began during april 2013. Customers may contact vactor at 1-815-672-3171. vactor's recall number is sb-263.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V119000
Manufacturer: Vactor Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2013-04-03T00:00:00
Subject: Water heater oil control
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-263
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 hxx and guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an alkota water heater. these trucks were not equipped with an oil primary control. if the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber.
Consequence Summary: If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the burner assembly, free of charge. the recall began during april 2013. Customers may contact vactor at 1-815-672-3171. vactor's recall number is sb-263.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-bumy_k45f~t85m
NHTSA ID: 13V119000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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