2011 Vactor HXX recalls and problems
The 2011 Vactor HXX has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Vactor dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Vactor HXX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Vactor HXX recalls
Recall 18V-133: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the hydraulic dump body cylinder fails during a dump cycle, the dump body may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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 2011 Vactor HXX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Vactor HXX: 18V-133 (equipment), 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.