Vactor Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by Vactor Manufacturing in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 16, 2013
(Campaign #: SB 264)
Vehicle may Inadvertently Move/Trans Software
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V434000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 3, 2013
(Campaign #: SB-263)
Water Heater Oil Control
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V119000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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