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2013 VACTOR HXX Recall - Campaign #13V119000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2013 VACTOR HXX RECALL - #13V119000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 VACTOR HXX
Manufacturer Vactor Manufacturing
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 4/3/2013
Influenced by Vactor Manufacturing
Owners Notified on 4/17/2013
# Affected 22
Recalled for EQUIPMENT
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2013 VACTOR HXX Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2013 VACTOR HXX Recall for EQUIPMENT
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