Report Date
Sep 16, 2013
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2
Defect Description
Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ramjet vehicles equipped with Allison Transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in PTO is being used.
Safety Consequence
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Vactor notified all affected end users in early September 2013. Dealers will reprogram the transmission software, free of charge. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB 264.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.