Recall 13V434000: 2012–2013 Vactor Ramjet
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 16, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 30
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Vactor Ramjet
- 2013 Vactor Ramjet
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V434000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB 264
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Oct 21, 2013
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System)
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