2013 Vactor Guzzler | 2012 Vactor Guzzler | 2013 Vactor Hxx | 2012 Vactor Hxx — Equipment
Published April 3, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 3, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V119000, published April 3, 2013. Recalling firm: Vactor Manufacturing LLC; 2013 Vactor Guzzler | 2012 Vactor Guzzler | 2013 Vactor Hxx | 2012 Vactor Hxx — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VACTOR
- Model
- GUZZLER
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing LLC
- Lot
- 2013 VACTOR GUZZLER | 2012 VACTOR GUZZLER | 2013 VACTOR HXX | 2012 VACTOR HXX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Vactor Guzzler | 2012 Vactor Guzzler | 2013 Vactor Hxx | 2012 Vactor Hxx — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V119000 on April 3, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VACTOR. Model: GUZZLER.