Recalls for 2014 Guzzler Guzzcavator

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER

Posted on: 2014-04-04
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

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

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2015-06-16
Description
Vactor manufacturing (vactor) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vactor hxx pd, hxx fan, hxx prodigy, and 2100 plus, and guzzler guzzcavator trucks manufactured january 10, 2014, to june 2, 2015.  The affected vacuum trucks have boilers that may have been assembled with incorrect hardware and/or improper tightening procedures.

Consequence
If the boiler assembly was not correctly mounted, the cabinet and boiler may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Vactor will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the units, as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on july 20, 2015.  Owners may contact vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374.

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
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