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2012 VACTOR RAMJET Recall - Campaign #13V434000

 
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2012 VACTOR RAMJET RECALL - #13V434000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE

Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ramjet vehicles equipped with Allison Transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in PTO is being used.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 VACTOR RAMJET
Manufacturer Vactor Manufacturing
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 9/27/2013
Influenced by Vactor Manufacturing
Owners Notified on 10/21/2013
# Affected 30
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Description Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ramjet vehicles equipped with Allison Transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in PTO is being used.
Consequences The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective action Vactor notified all affected end users in early September 2013. Dealers will reprogram the transmission software, free of charge. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB 264.
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.
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