NHTSA Recall 14V159000: Electric water heater (equipment)
Vactor Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Guzzler Guzzcavator.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V159000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB-268 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › ELECTRIC WATER HEATER |
| Report received | March 28, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 20, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vactor Manufacturing Inc. (Vactor) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 HXX-Fan, 2010-2014 HXX-Prodigy, and 2012-2014 HXX-PD and Guzzler Guzzcavator vacuum excavation trucks. In the affected vehicles, the water heater and/or cabinet that is mounted to the subframe chassis may come loose due to incorrect fasteners being used to mount the water heater.
Safety risk
If the water heater comes loose and falls off the chassis while the vehicle is being driven, the heater may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Vactor at 1-847-622-7069. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-268.
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 14V159000
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.