Recall
Vactor Ramjet — 13V434000
NHTSA ID
13V434000
Make
Vactor
Model
Ramjet
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2013-09-16
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
30
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SB 264
Summary
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.
Consequence
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.