EquipmentRecall 13V-119 · Vactor vehicles
Vactor Manufacturing recall 13V-119 covers 22 Vactor vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.