Parking brakeRecall 17V-367 · 2015–2017 Vactor Jetter
Vactor Manufacturing recall 17V-367 covers 37 2015–2017 Vactor Jetter for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V367000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Vactor Jetter vehicles. In certain conditions, the idle may unexpected rise, allowing the affected vehicles to over power the parking brake.
The risk
If the parking brake cannot keep the vehicle stationary, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Vactor has notified the affected owners, and dealers will install diodes to keep the idle from rising, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2017. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-847-622-7069.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2015 to May 29, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.