Recall 14V159000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | VACTOR | HXX |
| 2011 | VACTOR | HXX |
| 2012 | GUZZLER | GUZZCAVATOR |
| 2012 | VACTOR | HXX |
| 2013 | GUZZLER | GUZZCAVATOR |
| 2013 | VACTOR | HXX |
| 2014 | GUZZLER | GUZZCAVATOR |
| 2014 | VACTOR | HXX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.