EquipmentRecall 15V-379 · Guzzler and Vactor vehicles
Vactor Manufacturing recall 15V-379 covers 387 Guzzler and Vactor vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on June 16, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V379000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 10, 2014 to June 2, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.