NHTSA Recall 13V434000: Software (electrical system)
Vactor Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 Vactor Ramjet.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V434000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB 264 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | September 16, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vactor Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ramjet vehicles equipped with Allison Transmissions. Due to an incorrect transmission software parameter, the vehicle may go into drive mode while in PTO is being used.
Safety risk
The remote throttle would function and the vehicle could potentially over power the park brake causing personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Vactor notified all affected end users in early September 2013. Dealers will reprogram the transmission software, free of charge. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-815-672-3171. Vactor's recall number is SB 264.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V434000
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.