2012 Vactor Ramjet | 2013 Vactor Ramjet — Electrical system: software
Published September 27, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 16, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V434000, published September 27, 2013 and initiated September 16, 2013. Recalling firm: Vactor Manufacturing LLC; 2012 Vactor Ramjet | 2013 Vactor Ramjet — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VACTOR
- Model
- RAMJET
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing LLC
- Lot
- 2012 VACTOR RAMJET | 2013 VACTOR RAMJET
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Vactor Ramjet | 2013 Vactor Ramjet — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V434000 on September 27, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VACTOR. Model: RAMJET.