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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V477📅 Sep 20, 2011

2010–2011 Vactor JETTER-F & 2010–2011 Vactor JETTER-V recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Vactor is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 JETTER-F and JETTER-V sewer cleaners manufactured from february 2010, through april 2011. One of the safety interlocks that are built into the units to protect the operators and assure no vehicle movements CAN happen during sewer cleaning operations were incorrectly wired.

💥 The risk

As such, the interlock will not prevent the operator from remotely increasing the engine speed while the vehicle is still in gear. Thus, the engine CAN over power the parking brake causing vehicle movement with the operator outside of the cab, possibly injuring the operator or other persons nearby.

🔧 The fix

Vactor notified owners and all 8 vehicles have been repaired in the field by vactor, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2011. Owners may contact vactor at 1-847-622-7069.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V477000
Manufacturer
VACTOR MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
8
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-847-622-7069
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 17, 2011
Built
Feb 1, 2010 – Apr 30, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V477 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V477?

2010–2011 Vactor JETTER-F & 2010–2011 Vactor JETTER-V. 8 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vactor dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-847-622-7069.