Vactor Recalls 2011-2017 Vacuum Excavator Trucks Due to Hydraulic Cylinder Defect
Vactor is recalling 2011-2017 HXX and 2100 Plus vacuum excavator trucks because a hydraulic cylinder can corrode and fail, causing the dump body to move unexpectedly.
What this means for you
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 structural vehicle defect (hydraulic cylinder failure) that poses a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain 2011-2017 HXX and 2100 Plus vacuum excavator trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the hydraulic dump body cylinder can corrode at the threaded joint over time. This corrosion can cause the cylinder to fail when the truck is in a dump cycle.
If the hydraulic dump body cylinder fails during a dump cycle, the dump body may unexpectedly move, which increases the risk of injury to nearby individuals. The recall began on June 7, 2018.
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic cylinder, repairing or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VACTOR 2100 PLUS, HXX
- Brand
- VACTOR
- Manufacturer
- Vactor Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 1,130
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)
- 2100 PLUS
- HXX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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