Vactor Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #14V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V159000 by Vactor Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2012-2013 hxx-fan, 2010-2014 hxx-prodigy, and 2012-2014 hxx-pd and guzzler guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks Includes 106 affected units, Incorrect Water Heater Fasteners, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 hxx-fan, 2010-2014 hxx-prodigy, and 2012-2014 hxx-pd and guzzler guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V159000
Manufacturer: Vactor Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2014-03-28T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect water heater fasteners
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 106

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB-268
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 14V159000
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