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NHTSA Recall 10V146000: Body (structure)

VACTOR MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 480 vehicles. It affects 1992–2010 Vactor 2103.

480
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (May 14)
NHTSA campaign10V146000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedApril 13, 2010
Owner notificationMay 14, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vactor is recalling certain model year 1992 through 2010 model 2103 sewer cleaners manufactured between december 1992 and march 2010. The hair pin of the mounting pin that attaches the debris body hoist (dump) to the sub-frame is not sufficient to retain the mounting pin for the entire life expectancy of the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the hair pin comes out of the retaining pin, the retaining pin can work itself out of the mount. Should this occur while the dump body is in the up position, it could tilt over backwards, possibly injuring the operator or personnel near the vehicle.

Remedy

Vactor will notify owners and replace the hair pin with a cotter pin free of charge. The safety recall began on may 14, 2010. Owners may contact vactor at 1-847-622-7069.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V146000

Make and modelModel years
Vactor 21031992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.