The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V119000·Announced 2013-04-03

Vactor HXX and Guzzler Trucks Recalled for Water Heater Fire Risk

Vactor is recalling 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks because a missing oil primary control could allow fuel accumulation, potentially causing a vehicle fire.

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 (missing safety control) that could lead to a vehicle fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX and Guzzler vacuum trucks equipped with an Alkota water heater. These vehicles were not equipped with an oil primary control, which is a safety component designed to manage fuel flow.

If the burner for the water heater fails to ignite normally, fuel can accumulate in the water heater combustion chamber. If fuel accumulates, when the burner is lit, there may be a larger than normal flame which could lead to a vehicle fire.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VACTOR GUZZLER, HXX
Brand
VACTOR
Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Vacuum Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
22

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)

  • GUZZLER
  • HXX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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