2015 VACTOR 2100 PLUS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

15V379000 on 06/15/2015

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

01/09/2014 - 06/01/2015

Affected:

387

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

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.

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Campaign:

18V133000 on 02/25/2018

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

03/31/2011 - 04/30/2017

Affected:

1,130

Defect:

Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain 2011-2017 hxx and 2100 plus vacuum excavator trucks. the hydraulic dump body cylinder can corrode at the threaded joint over time, causing the cylinder to fail when in a dump cycle.

Consequence:

If the hydraulic dump body cylinder fails during a dump cycle, the dump body may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.

Correction:

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic cylinder, repairing or replacing the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 7, 2018. owners may contact vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.

Notes:

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.

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