Vactor Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #15V379000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V379000 by Vactor Manufacturing. Affecting model year 2014-2015 vactor hxx pd, hxx fan, hxx prodigy, and 2100 plus, and guzzler guzzcavator trucks manufactured january 10, 2014, to june 2, 2015 Includes 387 affected units, Cabinet and Boiler may Detach from Truck, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 vactor hxx pd, hxx fan, hxx prodigy, and 2100 plus, and guzzler guzzcavator trucks manufactured january 10, 2014, to june 2, 2015

Defect Summary

Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vactor hxx pd, hxx fan, hxx prodigy, and 2100 plus, and guzzler guzzcavator trucks manufactured january 10, 2014, to june 2, 2015. the affected vacuum trucks have boilers that may have been assembled with incorrect hardware and/or improper tightening procedures.

Corrective Action

Vactor will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the units, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V379000
Manufacturer: Vactor Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2015-06-16T00:00:00
Subject: Cabinet and boiler may detach from truck
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 387

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vactor hxx pd, hxx fan, hxx prodigy, and 2100 plus, and guzzler guzzcavator trucks manufactured january 10, 2014, to june 2, 2015. the affected vacuum trucks have boilers that may have been assembled with incorrect hardware and/or improper tightening procedures.
Consequence Summary: If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Vactor will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the units, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.01

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NHTSA ID: 15V379000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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