February 22, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V133000
If the hydraulic dump body cylinder fails during a dump cycle, the dump body may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V133
Manufacturer Vactor Manufacturing
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,130
Summary
Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain 2011-2017 HXX and 2100 Plus vacuum excavator trucks. The hydraulic dump body cylinder can corrode at the threaded joint over time, causing the cylinder to fail when in a dump cycle.
Remedy
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic cylinder, repairing or replacing the cylinder as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2018. 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.
14 Affected Products
Vehicles
| VACTOR | 2100 PLUS | 2011-2017 |
| VACTOR | HXX | 2011-2017 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V133-1199.pdf 246.146KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V133-7904.PDF 215.918KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V133-2929.PDF 211.215KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V133-5974.PDF 211.113KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18V133-2537.PDF 211.409KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
RCLRPT-18V133-4495.PDF 215.917KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V133-3205.pdf 2000.482KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V133-0641.PDF 211.301KB
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