Recall 14V-159: 2012–2014 Guzzler Guzzcavator, 2010–2014 Vactor HXX
Vactor Manufacturing recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 28, 2014, covering about 106 vehicles.
The problem
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater.
The risk
If the water heater comes loose and falls off the chassis while the vehicle is being driven, the heater may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Vactor Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Electric Water Heater |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V159000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Guzzler Guzzcavator | 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Vactor HXX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V-159?
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater.
How is recall 14V-159 fixed?
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.