Recall
Vactor Hxx — 14V159000
NHTSA ID
14V159000
Make
Vactor
Model
Hxx
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2014-03-28
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Units Affected
106
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SB-268
Summary
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater.
Consequence
If the water heater comes loose and falls off the chassis while the vehicle is being driven, the heater may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268.