The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V367000·Announced 2017-06-05

Vactor Recalls 2015-2017 Jetter Vehicles Due to Idle Rise Hazard

Vactor is recalling 2015-2017 Jetter vehicles because an unexpected idle rise may overpower the parking brake, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain 2015-2017 Vactor Jetter vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle's idle may unexpectedly rise in certain conditions. This rise in idle can overpower the parking brake, potentially allowing the vehicle to move when it should be stationary.

If the parking brake cannot keep the vehicle stationary, there is an increased risk of a crash. Vactor has notified affected owners, and dealers will install diodes to prevent the idle from rising. This corrective action is provided free of charge.

The recall began on May 30, 2017. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-847-622-7069 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VACTOR JETTER
Brand
VACTOR
Manufacturer
Vactor Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
37

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 (1)

  • JETTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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