NHTSA Recall 11V477000: Equipment
VACTOR MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Vactor Jetter-F.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V477000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 16, 2011 |
| Owner notification | August 17, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vactor is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jetter-f and jetter-v sewer cleaners manufactured from february 2010, through april 2011. One of the safety interlocks that are built into the units to protect the operators and assure no vehicle movements can happen during sewer cleaning operations were incorrectly wired.
Safety risk
As such, the interlock will not prevent the operator from remotely increasing the engine speed while the vehicle is still in gear. Thus, the engine can over power the parking brake causing vehicle movement with the operator outside of the cab, possibly injuring the operator or other persons nearby.
Remedy
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.
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 11V477000
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.