The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V477000·Announced 2011-09-16

Vactor Jetter Sewer Cleaners Recalled for Safety Interlock Wiring Defect

Vactor is recalling 2010-2011 Jetter-F and Jetter-V sewer cleaners because a safety interlock was incorrectly wired, allowing the vehicle to move while the operator is outside.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (safety interlock failure) that allows the vehicle to move unexpectedly, posing a significant risk of injury to the operator or bystanders, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Jetter-F and Jetter-V sewer cleaners manufactured between February 2010 and April 2011. The recall involves a total of 8 vehicles.

The defect involves a safety interlock that is built into the units to protect operators and ensure no vehicle movements occur during sewer cleaning operations. This interlock was incorrectly wired, meaning it will not prevent the operator from remotely increasing the engine speed while the vehicle is still in gear. Consequently, the engine can overpower the parking brake, causing the vehicle to move while the operator is outside the cab, which could injure the operator or other persons nearby.

Vactor notified owners, and all 8 vehicles have been repaired in the field by Vactor free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2011. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VACTOR JETTER-V, JETTER-F
Brand
VACTOR
Manufacturer
VACTOR MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Specialty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • JETTER-V
  • JETTER-F

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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