Recall 13V119000: 2012–2013 Vactor Guzzler, 2012–2013 Vactor HXX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 3, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Vactor Guzzler
- 2013 Vactor Guzzler
- 2012 Vactor HXX
- 2013 Vactor HXX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V119000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-263
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Apr 17, 2013
- 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