2007 VACTOR 2100 Recall

Campaign:: 09V387000 on 10/05/2009
Component:: Equipment
Manufactured:: 03/31/2009 - 09/24/2009
Affected:: 115
Defect:: Vactor is recalling certain model year 2004, 2007, and 2009 vactor 2100 and 2009 vactor jetter sewer cleaners, manufactured between april 1 and september 25, 2009. these vehicles were either supplied with or refitted with defective hose fittings. under heavy operating conditions, these fittings could fail.
Consequence:: If the fittings fail, persons operating the unit or other persons nearby could be injured or property damage could occur.
Correction:: Vactor will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on october 12, 2009. owners may contact vactor customer service by calling 1-877-dial-esg (1-877-342-5374).
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .