Incorrect water heater fasteners
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V159000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V159000?
NHTSA recall 14V159000 was issued by Vactor Manufacturing on March 28, 2014. It addresses: Incorrect water heater fasteners. The recall affects approximately 106 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Vactor Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V159000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-268. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.