Recall 13V119000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20130403
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an Alkota water heater. These trucks were not equipped with an oil primary control. If the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber.

Safety Consequence

If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will replace the burner assembly, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Customers may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB-263.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 VACTOR GUZZLER
2012 VACTOR HXX
2013 VACTOR GUZZLER
2013 VACTOR HXX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.