Recall 15V379000: 2014–2015 Guzzler Guzzcavator, 2014–2015 Vactor 2100 Plus, 2014–2015 Vactor HXX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 387
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Guzzler Guzzcavator
- 2015 Guzzler Guzzcavator
- 2014 Vactor 2100 Plus
- 2015 Vactor 2100 Plus
- 2014 Vactor HXX
- 2015 Vactor HXX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V379000
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Jul 20, 2015
- 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