Vactor 2004–2009 Equipment recall
Recalled October 6, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09V387000 · Vactor
Hazard
IF THE FITTINGS FAIL, PERSONS OPERATING THE UNIT OR OTHER PERSONS NEARBY COULD BE INJURED OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
VACTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VACTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE BY CALLING 1-877-DIAL-ESG (1-877-342-5374).
Units
115 units
Description
VACTOR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004, 2007, AND 2009 VACTOR 2100 AND 2009 VACTOR JETTER SEWER CLEANERS, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND SEPTEMBER 25, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE EITHER SUPPLIED WITH OR REFITTED WITH DEFECTIVE HOSE FITTINGS. UNDER HEAVY OPERATING CONDITIONS, THESE FITTINGS COULD FAIL.
What to do
VACTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VACTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE BY CALLING 1-877-DIAL-ESG (1-877-342-5374).
Product
Vactor 2100 · Vactor JETTER
Manufacturer(s)
Vactor Manufacturing LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →