NHTSA recall 09V387000
Equipment
Vactor 2100 and 1 more
Reported Oct 6, 2009115 vehicles affectedVACTOR MANUFACTURINGBuilt Apr 1, 2009 – Sep 25, 2009
The defect
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.
The risk
If the fittings fail, persons operating the unit or other persons nearby could be injured or property damage could occur.
The 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).