Electrical system: softwareRecall 13V-434 · 2012–2013 Vactor Ramjet
Vactor Manufacturing recall 13V-434 covers 30 2012–2013 Vactor Ramjet for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V434000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.