Vactor Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Vactor Manufacturing in 2014. See the detail of the recall below.

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March 28, 2014

(Campaign #: SB-268)

Incorrect Water Heater Fasteners

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V159000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 106

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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