2012–2013 Vactor Guzzler & 2012–2013 Vactor HXX recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 13V119000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SB-263
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-815-672-3171
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 17, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.