Recall 11V477000: 2010–2011 Vactor Jetter-F, 2010–2011 Vactor Jetter-V
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 16, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Vactor is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jetter-f and jetter-v sewer cleaners manufactured from february 2010, through april 2011. One of the safety interlocks that are built into the units to protect the operators and assure no vehicle movements can happen during sewer cleaning operations were incorrectly wired.
The risk
As such, the interlock will not prevent the operator from remotely increasing the engine speed while the vehicle is still in gear. Thus, the engine can over power the parking brake causing vehicle movement with the operator outside of the cab, possibly injuring the operator or other persons nearby.
The fix
Vactor notified owners and all 8 vehicles have been repaired in the field by vactor, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2011. Owners may contact vactor at 1-847-622-7069.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Vactor Jetter-F
- 2011 Vactor Jetter-F
- 2010 Vactor Jetter-V
- 2011 Vactor Jetter-V
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V477000
- Manufacturer
- VACTOR MANUFACTURING
- Owner letters
- Aug 17, 2011
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology