Recall 09V387000: Vactor manufacturing

Report received

Oct 6, 2009

Manufacturer

Vactor manufacturing

Potentially affected

115vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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).