2010 Vactor HXX recalls and problems
The 2010 Vactor HXX has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Vactor dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2010 Vactor HXX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2010 Vactor HXX recalls
Recall 14V-159: Equipment
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.
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.
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.
Other Vactor HXX years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Vactor HXX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Vactor HXX: 14V-159 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Vactor recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Vactor dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.