2015 VACTOR HXX RECALL - #15V379000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 VACTOR HXX |
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| Manufacturer |
Vactor Manufacturing |
| Manufactured between |
1/10/2014 - 6/2/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/16/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Vactor Manufacturing |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/2015 |
| # Affected |
387 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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 |
2015 VACTOR HXX Recall for EQUIPMENT
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